Hi Karmsun
I have read that the cost to open a business is 300 EU to 400 EU and to maintain it 60 EU to 200 EU a month.......Is that correct ?
Updated costs (not including VAT + 21%)
- Company incorporation c. 500,- euro + admin fees
- Work + residence permit c. 400,- euro/person + admin fees.
- Accounting fee starts from 1.800,- euro/year.
200 EU per month to maintain a small new business is very high especially first year or two .
- You do need to pay one Director of company at the minimum legal which is c. 250€/month (not a cost since you pay yourself and get that money back) + c. 125€/month of social contributions.
Therefore, the minimum monthly amount is 125€ social contributions + 150€ + VAT for the accountant, so c. 275€/month. You might find some accountants offering about 100€/month if you have minimal activity / invoicing etc.
Hope that helps,
Carine