The costs for opening a VAT number may vary depending on the opening methods and the type of activity that will be carried out.
If your activity is predominantly intellectual, you will have to open a VAT number as a freelancer, if instead it is artisanal or commercial you will have to open a VAT number as an individual company.
To open the VAT number as a freelancer, the costs may vary depending on whether you decide to:
- open it yourself: no cost
- entrust yourself to an intermediary (such as an accountant or a CAF): in this case the registration and opening procedure will be subject to a fee
To open a VAT number as a sole proprietorship, in addition to the cost of a possible intermediary, it will be necessary to bear the following fixed costs of registering with the Chamber of Commerce:
- stamp duty: €17.50
- secretarial fees: 18€
- registration with the chamber of commerce: €44.00
For more information about the procedure for opening the VAT number, consult our blog, you will also find all the useful information on how to open a sole proprietorship. Alternatively, you can always book a free, no-strings-attached call with our experts, who will be able to give you all the tips and advice you need to open your VAT number and start your freelance career in no time!