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Using a virtual address without an active contract
In the era of the pandemic, more and more people decided to start their own business. Virtual offices are undoubtedly one of the most popular methods of administering a company, this is due not so much to the fact that they are convenient but also profitable, as we wrote in another article. Unfortunately, artificial companies are increasingly being created that only operate for a short time or to mask fraud... So let's consider the consequences of using a virtual address without an active contract.
The article is a warning and a response to the recent actions of the Ministry of Finance and the Tax Office. The data is both interesting and disturbing, namely in the last quarter of 2021, about 200 thousand new companies were created, of which the annulment and invalidation of NIPs affected almost 3 thousand companies. The key to understanding the matter is:
Article 8c section 4 of the Tax Identification Number Act:
"According to it, the head of the tax office shall ex officio, by way of a decision, revoke the Tax Identification Number if the taxpayer uses false or fictitious address data for his registered office or place of business activity."
The heads of tax offices have increased the frequency of their visits and issued letters or notifications. They know the specifics of the Virtual Office but they still have to perform specific activities aimed at verification. They simply know that something unusual is happening since companies are sprouting "like mushrooms after rain".
In the second part of the article we will try to explain to you how it works in our country. Virtual Office in Krakow. Let's start with a few facts about cooperation with us based on the following points:
It is NOT POSSIBLE to use our address if you do not sign a contract with us.
We do not accept explanations that first at the office and then at our place
– The correct order is to first sign an agreement with our virtual office and then visit the office.
If we do not have a company, the contract is first signed for a private person, and then for the company after sending the annex.
You cannot register an entity with us without providing key data such as:
NIP, REGON, KRS.
There is a period of up to 60 days from signing the contract with us to complete the formalities with the office.
We always try to facilitate and help the client, we stay in touch with them by phone or email. Moreover, many years of experience in managing a virtual office in Krakow allow us to respond to 100% customer questions.
Using a virtual address without an active contract? We also have a few simple steps here:
If the contract has ended, we always inform the client and ask if they are interested in further cooperation.
If the contract is not extended, then we will not receive any correspondence from such a client, especially from ENTITIES THAT ILLEGALLY USE OUR ADDRESS
In the event of an inspection by Offices, Bailiffs or other representatives of the administration, as a Virtual Office we are obliged to provide all information. Of course, before we provide it, we first verify the authorities by asking for documents or IDs.
Details of customers who do not have an active contract are provided if the administrative authorities prove that such a customer has violated the law and providing his or her data is necessary for further actions.
In closing the article below, we want the reader to take away the following business advice. Running a business using a virtual office is a comfortable option that minimizes costs BUT you should always remember that tax authorities have knowledge that, combined with the consequences of illegal use of a virtual address, can quickly end our business.
Virtual Office means low costs and help from experienced people in running your business.
Sources
The article was created based on many years of experience in managing a Virtual Office.
https://biznes.interia.pl/gospodarka/news-adresy-przedsiebiorcow-pod-lupa-fiskusa-coraz-wiecej-traci-n,nId,5685053
https://www.rp.pl/podatki/art30261-doradca-podatkowy-fiskus-dopadnie-nawet-wirtualna-dzialalnosc
https://podatki.gazetaprawna.pl/artykuly/818939,wirtualne-siedziby-firm-na-liscie-fiskusa.html
https://www.rp.pl/podatki/art9137311-vat-wirtualne-biura-na-celowniku-fiskusa
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