Tax-free threshold by countries (2026)
Understanding the various tax-free income thresholds in European countries can help gain insights into how each system impacts net income.
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Taxes: articles, guides and news for freelancers and businesses from the Abillio blog.
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VAT rules by country
This article summarizes information on how VAT is applied, depending on the freelancer's tax residence and the country where the client is located, as…
A Complete Guide: All You Need To Know About DAC7 Reporting
What is DAC7? DAC7, or the 7th version of the European Council Directive on Administrative Cooperation and Automatic Exchange of Information in the Field…
The Freelancer Guide to Cross-border VAT Invoicing
How to correctly invoice for sales of services to international clients (EU & non-EU)? For solo-business navigating tax compliance and constant changes in…
What the 2022 Changes Mean for Hungarian Contractors Under the KATA Taxation System
Hungary is making changes to the KATA taxes system for independent contractors, which could cause problems for them and their clients. The Hungarian…
Setting up self-employed & freelancer taxes in Lithuania
2026 update Lithuania significantly reformed self-employed (“individual activity”) taxation for 2026, replacing the old flat 15% rate with a progressive…
Registering as a freelancer and taxes in Hungary (KATA)
2026 update under Hungary’s flat-rate taxation regime, income up to HUF 1,744,800 a year can be effectively tax-free; VAT registration is required above…
Setting up Self-Employed (Neue Selbständige) and freelancer taxes in Austria
2026 update Austria’s tax-free threshold for self-employment income is €13,539 for 2026 (up from €13,308 in 2025). Registration with Austria’s…
A sole proprietorship setup and freelancer taxes in Estonia
Start freelancing in Estonia without registering a company You don’t need to register as a sole proprietor (FIE) to start freelancing legally in Estonia.…
Sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) setup and freelancer taxation in Netherlands
2026 update the Netherlands has no traditional tax-free threshold for freelancers — all income is taxable — though the small-business VAT…
Freelancer legal setups and taxation in Germany
2026 update Germany’s basic tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) is €12,348 for a single filer in 2026 (€24,696 for married couples filing…
Independent Contractor setup and freelancer taxation in France
2026 update France’s 0% income tax band covers income up to €11,600 for 2026 (per share of the household’s quotient familial). Registration as an…
Self-employed setup and freelancer taxation in the UK
2026 update the UK Personal Allowance for the 2026/27 tax year is £12,570, and anyone with self-employment income of £1,000 or more must…
Sole Trader setup and freelancer taxation in Portugal
2026 update Portugal’s minimum-existence threshold, which effectively shields income from IRS regardless of bracket math, is €12,880 for 2026…
Self-employed or independent contractor (Indépendant) setup and freelancer taxation in Belgium
2026 update Belgium’s basic tax-free allowance is approximately €10,570 for 2026. DAC7 reporting means platforms like Fiverr and Upwork report your…
How will the new DAC7 directive affect freelancers working on digital labor platforms?
Freelancers often face several challenges, including the need to manage their own taxes. This can be a serious challenge, as freelancers are responsible…
Setting up Independent Contractor & freelancer taxes in Poland (2025)
2026 update Poland’s tax-free allowance remains PLN 30,000 for 2026, with income taxed at 12% up to PLN 120,000 and 32% above that. VAT registration is…
Taxes in Romania 2025: How to Set Up as a Self-Employed Freelancer
Set up as a PFA in Romania and manage freelancer taxes easily. Abillio helps you invoice and stay compliant without a legal entity.