Understanding VAT for freelancers

Value-added-tax or VAT seems to be a complex topic at first, which is a challenge for many self-employed people. Here you can read all about VAT, how it is calculated and which VAT obligations you have as a self-employed person. You will see that the topic is not that difficult.

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