Why did ZUS refuse to issue an A1 form? The most common reasons for refusal
Why is the A1 so important? The A1 certificate is a key document. It confirms that the self-employed or posted employee remains covered by the Polish social security system, despite working in France, Switzerland, or another EU/EFTA country. This avoids double-payment of contributions and maintains continuity of insurance. In practice, however, entrepreneurs increasingly ask: "Why did ZUS refuse to issue an A1?" The reasons […]
Note: The French tax authorities may invalidate your VAT number in France.
In France, Article 286 ter of the General Tax Code specifies the activities that require a VAT taxpayer to register for French VAT. The French tax authorities have the right to control the issuance or maintenance of a VAT number, even if this means invalidating the number. Until December 31, 2022, the Tax Procedures Manual (LPF) listed four cases in which tax authorities could […]