Starting a business · Licences · Self-employed
Before you start trading we recommend an initial consultation to review all the key points.
For the self-employed
- 1 Determine the activities and the CNAE and IAE codes.
- 2 Clarify whether the activity requires a specific licence or permit.
- 3 Review the taxation of the chosen activity.
- 4 Understand the invoicing requirements.
- 5 Obtain the digital certificate.
- 6 Open the bank account.
- 7 Complete the registration as a self-employed worker.
- 8 Upload and file the documentation.
For companies
- 1 Reserve the company name.
- 2 Open a provisional account with the share capital (minimum €3,000).
- 3 Attend the notary to sign the Articles of Association.
- 4 Obtain the company’s digital certificate.
- 5 Register the director.
- 6 Convert the bank account into a definitive one.
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Access, management and replies to official electronic notifications.
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A one-off advisory session with a specialist. Bonus: if you then register as self-employed with us, you get 50% off both the registration and your digital certificate.
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