We have all undergone significant digitization, and we already know that every step, no matter how small, can be done online. Opening a file as a licensed business owner has also become simpler and more accessible than ever before.
Instead of physically visiting the offices of the VAT authority, the Income Tax Authority, and the National Insurance Institute, we can perform a large part of the process directly from home using online forms and government service websites.
The question is how simple it really is, what can be done independently online, and where difficulties still arise.
At CPA Digital, we got ahead of the curve and offer a service for opening a licensed business file online. The difference is that we are a company of accountants and bookkeeping managers who ensure that everything is opened correctly and accurately without errors that could cost money in the future.
Opening a licensed business file online: what can be done and what requires a visit?
At the VAT authority, you can open a licensed business file completely online, upload documents, and declare your field of business.
The process is relatively quick and eliminates the need for a physical visit to a branch, as long as you attach all the required documents. At the Income Tax Authority, you can also submit file opening forms online and receive opening approval in digital form.
At the National Insurance Institute, you can fill out a business opening declaration online, attach salary slips (if you are also an employee), and declare working hours and estimated income. Although the digital system is convenient, many encounter questions such as how to classify the activity, what to write in the working hours declaration, or how to avoid setting overly high advance payments.
The advantages of opening online are availability, speed, and time savings
The ability to open a file from home saves valuable time.
There is no need for queues, travel, or long waits. You can complete the process at any time, including weekends, and all documents are stored digitally. For those taking their first steps as self-employed, online opening allows you to get your business up and running quickly.
Additionally, opening online allows you to keep a record of all documents submitted to the authorities, which significantly facilitates coordination of expectations and ongoing dealings with the VAT authority, the Income Tax Authority, and the National Insurance Institute.
And where is the problem? Opening a file independently can lead to costly mistakes
Despite the technical simplicity, many encounter difficulty understanding what to fill in each field, how to declare the correct field of activity, how not to set overly high advance payments, and which documents are mandatory to attach. Small errors in the opening stages can later lead to delays, fines, unnecessary assessments, or high payment demands.
Additionally, there are professional fields in which the authorities conduct in-depth inspections. Those who open a file on their own and are not familiar with the requirements may encounter questions that seem to have no clear answer. Errors in defining the business as VAT-liable or non-liable can also entail corrections later on.
With CPA Digital, you can open a licensed business file online easily and simply
We are a team of experienced accountants who help you open your file quickly and with just one click.
Fast, professional, and accurate file opening with all three entities: the VAT authority, the Income Tax Authority, and the National Insurance Institute. Unlike independent opening, with us every detail is checked, common mistakes are avoided, and we ensure that the classification, advance payments, and initial reports are correct from day one.
Beyond that, you enjoy the absence of bureaucracy on your part. You send the documents, and we take care of everything else. We are familiar with all the issues the authorities are looking for, we know how to avoid delays, and how to define you correctly so we can prevent additional demands down the line.
Or in short - with CPA DIGITAL you can enjoy the safest path to start your business activity without glitches.
You can open a licensed business file online, it's just not always advisable to do it alone
Opening online is certainly possible and significantly facilitates the setup process of your new business. But alongside the convenience, there is great importance to accuracy and professional knowledge. Opening a file incorrectly can affect the taxes you pay, the advance payments, and future payments.
If you want to start your journey as a self-employed person in a smooth, correct, and legal manner, a professional service like CPA.DIGITAL will ensure that everything is opened as it should be and will allow you to focus on business activity – not bureaucracy.