ZUS A1 refusal – consequences for self-employed people working abroad
Why is the A1 certificate crucial? The A1 certificate confirms that the self-employed person remains covered by the Polish social security system despite providing services in France or Switzerland. This avoids double-payment of contributions and maintains continuity of insurance. However, the lack of this document immediately raises questions: what are the risks without an A1 in France? and what are the consequences of not having an A1 in Switzerland? The scenario […]
German inspections – what documents do you need in case of a Zollkontrolle raid?
If you operate a business in Germany and post employees there or provide services as a self-employed person, you should be aware that the German customs office, Zoll, regularly conducts unannounced inspections. These visits, known as Zollkontrolle, can occur without prior notice—even during work. Therefore, it's worth checking in advance what documents you need to […]