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Becoming self-employed unfortunately comes with some costs. First of all, there is a small fee you have to pay to register with the Crossroads Bank of Enterprises and to receive your VAT number.<\/p>\n

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Please note that this article provides general guidance only. Tax rules may vary depending on your individual situation. When in doubt, ask your Tax Coach.<\/p>\n

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As a self-employed professional, you are also legally bound to pay taxes on your income once a year and to pay social contributions once every quarter. For more information about this, check out this blog post we wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Become self-employed in just a few clicks with Accountable.
Start here<\/a>, enter your details, and follow the simple steps, our trusted partners will handle the rest, so you can focus on your future business.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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