FRANCE 🇫🇷
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
- Also indicate your SIRET number: This step is mandatory, as service fee invoices will always be issued by the Malt entity based in the same country as your client.

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Indicate your VAT number: The VAT (TVA) intracommunity number is an individual identification number assigned to businesses liable for VAT and domiciled within the European Union.
Exemple :FR12345678901
It is provided by the tax administration of the country where the business is domiciled, at the time of its registration or declaration of activity.
If you are liable for VAT, your intracommunity number will be issued by the tax administration, and your Business Tax Office (SIE - Service des impôts des entreprises) will provide it to you free of charge. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name (raison sociale) if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents. - Also enter your billing address: if it does not appear in the automatic suggestions, you can enter it manually by clicking on the link “I can't find my company's address.”
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Soletrader (Auto/micro entreprise / EI / MDA - AGESSA)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Your attestation de vigilance
As a freelancer based in France, you will be asked to provide a URSSAF certificate (attestation de vigilance) when validating your company information.
You can find all the information you need about this document by clicking here. -
Your Certificat INPI: You must upload a recent INPI certificate (less than 3 months old), available on the INPI website.
Make sure that the company name entered in your company details is the same as the one on the INPI certificate.
Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Registered company ( EIRL / EURL / SA / SARL / SAS / SASU / Société civile)
If you are a registered company/legal entity, you will need to upload the following documents:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Your attestation de vigilance
As a freelancer based in France, you will be asked to provide a URSSAF certficate (attestation de vigilance) when validating your company information.
You can find all the information you need about this document by clicking here. -
Your Certificat INPI: You must upload a recent INPI certificate (less than 3 months old), available on the INPI website.
Make sure that the company name entered in your company details is the same as the one on the INPI certificate. -
Articles of Association: You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association for your company, available on Infogreffe or Pappers
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company.
- Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Organisation (Association loi 1901)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
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Your attestation de vigilance
As a freelancer based in France, you will be asked to provide a URSSAF certficate (attestation de vigilance) when validating your organization information.
You can find all the information you need about this document by clicking here.
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La publication Journal Officiel: You can find this document here.
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Articles of Association: You receive this document when the organization is formed.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the organization.Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Register with an Umbrella company
Each umbrella company has access to its own Malt account to manage the registration of its legal documents and the associated bank details for all its consultants.
It is the responsibility of the umbrella company representing you to ensure that the documents remain up to date over time. Each year, they must submit proof of registration dated less than three months old.
Your freelance account will be linked to the account of the umbrella company representing you, so that you are automatically compliant with your client.
Umbrella company affiliation
The documents your umbrella company must send us in order to appear in the dropdown menu.
• ID proof of the legal representative of the umbrella company
• Articles of Association
• Attestation de vigilance less than 3 month
• Certificate INPI less than 3 month
An individual must be listed in the “President” section.
• Information related to umbrella company's beneficiaries
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
SPAIN 🇪🇸
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
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Registration Number
Soletrader entity in Spain have to complete:
• Enter your DNI/NIE or passport number
• Indicate your intra-community VAT number (optional).
• Enter your section : Access your model 036 or 037 and look for box 402 Group or section/IAE:
Your Economic Activity Indicator appears on your latest Form 036, which can be accessed in your Tax Agency account under “Census Data.”
If needed, you may also consult the census office where you registered or directly here
The complete list of activity headings is available hereRegistered company entity in Spain have to complete:
• Enter your DNI/NIE or passport number
• Indicate your intra-community VAT number (optional).
• Enter your section : Access your model 036 or 037 and look for box 402 G -
VAT Number
VAT number starts with “ES” followed by 9 characters.
• For companies, the format is usually ES + one letter + seven digits + one letterESB12345678
• For individuals, generally follows a similar structure with letters and digitsESX1234567X
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
AutĂłnomo
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria:
As a freelancer based in Spain, you will be asked to provide the Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria that you can retrieve here
You can also send a Certificado de pago en Seguridad Social or Certificado Censal de Hacienda
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Actividad EconĂłmica No Habitual
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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DeclaraciĂłn de Actividad No Habitua
Your DeclaraciĂłn de Actividad No Habitual complete and signed can be downloaded here -
Modelo 036
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Comunidad de bienes
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria:
As a freelancer based in Spain, you will be asked to provide the Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria that you can retrieve here
You can also send a Certificado de pago en Seguridad Social or Certificado Censal de Hacienda -
Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. -
NIF extract
The NIF extract is the tax identification number issued by the Agencia tributaria (Hacienda).
You receive this document when you register, and it is available in your online account on the Agencia Tributaria website. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Sociedad AnĂłnima
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Extracto oficial del Registro Mercantil
The Registro Mercantil register the acts of individual entrepreneurs or commercial companies that need to be known for the security of commercial legal transactions.
For your document to be validated, it must meet the following conditions:
• The name of the representative must exactly match the one provided in the Legal section.
• The document must be dated within the last 3 months.
• If the company was established earlier, you can request a nota simple from the Registro Mercantil. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Sociedad Comanditaria
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Extracto oficial del Registro Mercantil
The Registro Mercantil register the acts of individual entrepreneurs or commercial companies that need to be known for the security of commercial legal transactions.
For your document to be validated, it must meet the following conditions:
• The name of the representative must exactly match the one provided in the Legal section.
• The document must be dated within the last 3 months.
• If the company was established earlier, you can request a nota simple from the Registro Mercantil. -
Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Sociedad Cooperativa
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Contrato privado de adhesiĂłn
This document is issued when you become the majority partner of the cooperative society.
Find your contrato privado here -
Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. -
Extracto oficial del Registro de Sociedades Cooperativas
You must upload your certificate of registration with the Registro de Sociedades Cooperativas, which must include your full name(s) confirming that you are the majority partner or the legal representative of the cooperative society. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Sociedad Limitada
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Extracto oficial del Registro Mercantil
The Registro Mercantil register the acts of individual entrepreneurs or commercial companies that need to be known for the security of commercial legal transactions.
For your document to be validated, it must meet the following conditions:
• The name of the representative must exactly match the one provided in the Legal section.
• The document must be dated within the last 3 months.
• If the company was established earlier, you can request a nota simple from the Registro Mercantil. -
Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Sociedad Profesional
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Extracto oficial del Registro Mercantil
The Registro Mercantil register the acts of individual entrepreneurs or commercial companies that need to be known for the security of commercial legal transactions.
For your document to be validated, it must meet the following conditions:
• The name of the representative must exactly match the one provided in the Legal section.
• The document must be dated within the last 3 months.
• If the company was established earlier, you can request a nota simple from the Registro Mercantil. -
Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
AsociaciĂłn
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria:
As a freelancer based in Spain, you will be asked to provide the Certificado de pagos en Agencia Tributaria that you can retrieve here
You can also send a Certificado de pago en Seguridad Social or Certificado Censal de Hacienda -
Contrato privado or escritura pĂşblica :
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. -
Certificado de Registro Nacional de Asociaciones
For national-level associations, more information is available at this link.
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Information related to your company's beneficiaries
GERMANY 🇩🇪
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
• Soletraders will be asked to provide VAT number (Umsatzsteueridentificationsnummer) -- optional, Steuer Identificationsnummer (Tax ID) and Steuernummer (Tax number)• Business form in DE (Handelsregisternummer and VAT number)
These numbers are mandatory and serve as your official business identifiers.
You can verify your registration number through the relevant authority, such as the local commercial register (Handelsregister) or the tax office (Finanzamt).
Handelsregisternummer (Commercial Register Number)For companies: Format is usually “HRB 123456” for corporations or “HRA 123456” for partnerships.
The prefix “HRB” stands for “Handelsregister Buch” (commercial register for business like GmbH or AG).
The prefix “HRA” stands for “Handelsregister Abteilung A” (register for partnerships)
— Example:HRB 123456Steuernummer (Tax Number)
Format:12/345/67890or similar, sometimes written as123/1234/123or (newer format)3012034567890(all digits, no slashes).
Length can be 10 or 11 digits and the pattern can vary slightly by federal state
— Example:12/345/67890
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VAT Number (USt-IdNr.)
The VAT number (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer – USt-IdNr.) is used for intra-EU trade and is distinct from other registration numbers. It is always preceded by “DE”.
Example:DE123456789 - Indicate your VAT rate
• 19% : Standard rate This rate applies as standard to the sale of goods and services that are not exempt or subject to the reduced rate.
• 7% : Reduced rate For certain professions or for certain types of goods, the reduced rate may be applied under certain conditions.
• 0%: Zero rate Small businesses are exempt from VAT. This means that they do not have to show VAT on outgoing invoices.
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Einzelunternehmer (Kleinunternehmer/ Freiberufler)
You must download:
Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID.
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Certificate of registration
You can provide one of the following documents:
• A recent Steuerbescheid (this is often the best option, as it is usually the most up to date)
Your current Steuerbescheid is issued by your local Finanzamt and sent by post after filing your tax declaration. If you need another copy, request it from your Finanzamt.• Your Steuernummer-Zuordnungs-Brief (the letter you received from the Finanzamt when registering your freelance activity)
This is sent by your local Finanzamt by post after you register your business or freelance status. If you need a new copy, you must request it directly from your Finanzamt• Your Gewerbeanmeldung from the local Gewerbeamt (trade office) when you register your business. In many cities, you can request duplicates online or in person through the municipal administration portals.
• Your Bescheinigung der USt-ID
Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (USt-ID) is issued by the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) here in the BZSt online portal• Or another official letter from the Finanzamt with a recent date, as the required information is typically included in the letterhead available here
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Einzelunternehmer (mit Handelsregistereintrag)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
You can download a Handelsregisterauszug (commercial register excerpt) in Germany from the official shared register portal of the federal states here
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
AG (Aktiengesellschaft)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
GbR (Gesellschaft bĂĽrgerlichen Rechts)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Registrierungsnachweis
We require a document for each shareholder that includes their first and last name.
This can be, for example:
• Gewerbeanmeldung (trade license), which can be obtained from your local Gewerbeamt (trade office). Information on how to register can be found here
• Power of attorney (Vollmacht) – typically issued directly by the relevant party
• Handelsregisterauszug (extract from the commercial register), downloadable from the official joint register portal
• Steuernummer-Zuordnungs-Brief (letter for the allocation of the tax number) sent by your local Finanzamt after tax registration. For duplicates, contact your local Finanzamt or visit the ELSTER portal -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
GmbH & Co. KG (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung & Compagnie Kommanditgesellschaft)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
KG (Kommanditgesellschaft)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
OHG (Offene Handelsgesellschaft)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
UG (Unternehmergesellschaft)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Partnerschaftsgesellschaft (PartG)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Eingetragene Genossenschaft
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
Mitgliedschaftsbestätigung von der Genossenschaft
Mitgliedschaftsbestätigung von der Genossenschaft (membership confirmation from a cooperative) is a personalized document issued only by the cooperative you belong to. It is not available for public download from a government or central website because it confirms your specific membership status.
To obtain this document, you need to:
• Contact the administration or membership office of the cooperative where you are a member.
• Request them to issue the official Mitgliedschaftsbestätigung for you.
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GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
eGbR (Eingetragene Gesellschaft bĂĽrgerlichen Rechts)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Handelsregisterauszug
An excerpt from the Handelsregister that is less than three months old at the time of registration on Malt. A current extract can be downloaded from the joint register portal of the federal states here. -
GrĂĽndungsdokumente
You must send us the latest complete and signed Satzung — articles of association of your company.
• You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
• This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity in United Kingdom (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receives a HMRC UTR number (Unique Taxpayer Reference), which serves as your formal registration number for tax purposes.
• This UTR number is mandatory for all self-employed professionals, freelancers, and businesses to file tax returns and interact with HMRC legally.
• You can verify your registration number through GOV.UK website -
VAT Number
The VAT number is similar to the registration number but is preceded by “GB” followed by nine digits
Example:GB123456789
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Sole trader
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
SA250 form, SA302, Previous self-assessment tax return
As a freelancer based in UK should provide one of the following documents here
• SA250 form received when you registered as a self-employed (An SA250 is a welcome letter issued by HMRC to taxpayers newly registered for self-assessment)
• Previous self-assessment tax return
• Statement of account (SA302 is a statement given by HMRC that provides evidence of your earnings). Only available once you send your self-assessment tax return.
An SA250 is a welcome letter issued by HMRC to taxpayers newly registered for self-assessment. On successful registration, HMRC assigns the individual a UTR number visible on the SA250.
Only those registered for self-assessment will receive an SA250 form upon successful setup on the HMRC system.
This normally applies to individuals who have taxable income to declare on a tax return.
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Business registration (LLC or Partnership)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Confirmation Statement
This extract shows that your company is well registered in United Kingdom
Find your document in the Companies House website here -
Certificate of Incorporation
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
Find your articles of association in the Companies House website here
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Umbrella company
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Are you affiliated with an Umbrella Company?
You can then select your legal form as Umbrella Company and select them from the list. -
Can't find the company you're affiliated with?
You can invite them to make an Umbrella Company account on Malt by clicking on the option shown in the image. Be sure to provide an active email of the representative of the Umbrella Company, indeed, this will be the email to which they will be able to manage the affiliations. - How can my Umbrella Company appear on the list of affiliated companies?
Your Umbrella Company will receive a special link after the invitation to which they will be able to create their own Malt admin profile exclusively on Malt.
As a freelancer, once you have selected your umbrella company on your profile, you won't have to submit any documents.
As an Umbrella company Final step to complete the Affiliation:
On the Umbrella Company's side, they have the option to manage the affiliated consultants that ask for an affiliation. As the representative of the Umbrella Company registered on Malt, you will receive an email notification indicating that a freelancer wants to become affiliated through Malt.
What are the benefits as an Umbrella Company?
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the"Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
BELGIUM 🇧🇪
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity in Belgium (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receives a receives a business number upon registration with the BCE.
The business number is a unique identification number of 10 digits, the first of which corresponds to 0 or 1.
• This number is mandatory and serves as your official business identifier.
• You can verify your registration number through Online consultation of the annual accounts"
The company number, the name, the address, the legal form and the legal situation of the companies and associations are listed.
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VAT Number
The VAT number is similar to the registration number but is preceded by “BE”
Example:BE 0123.456.789
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it.
The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Eenmanszaak, Vennootschap of vereniging zonder rechtspersoonlijkheid
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
CBE Public Search
As a freelancer based in Belgium, you will be asked to provide CBE public search screenshot showing that your company is registered at the Crossroads Bank for Entreprises.
Find your CBE Public Search right here with your Enterprise number.
You must provide a screenshot (from the header to the footer included) of the extract.
It is very important that we can see the time and date as you can see highlighted in blue in the screenshot.
Your screenshot must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
NV, BVBA, CVBA, CVOA, EBVBA, VOF, Comm.V, Comm.va, ESV
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
CBE Public Search
As a freelancer based in Belgium, you will be asked to provide CBE public search screenshot showing that your company is registered at the Crossroads Bank for Entreprises.
Find your CBE Public Search right here with your Enterprise number.
You must provide a screenshot (from the header to the footer included) of the extract.
It is very important that we can see the time and date as you can see highlighted in blue in the screenshot. -
Articles of Association: You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company right here.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
VZW, vereniging zonder winstoogmerk, Feitelijke vereniging
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
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CBE Public Search
As a freelancer based in Belgium, you will be asked to provide CBE public search screenshot showing that your company is registered at the Crossroads Bank for Entreprises.
Find your CBE Public Search right here with your Enterprise number.
You must provide a screenshot (from the header to the footer included) of the extract.
It is very important that we can see the time and date as you can see highlighted in blue in the screenshot. -
Articles of Association: You receive this document when the organization is formed
Find your article of association right here
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the organization.
Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
NETHERLAND 🇳🇱
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity in Netherland (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receive an 8-digit number: this is the Chamber of Commerce number .
• This number is mandatory and serves as your official business identifier.
• You can verify your registration number through XXXXX -
VAT Number
The VAT number unlike the Chamber of Commerce number, consists of 14 characters ( Chamber of Commerce number - 8 digits )
The VAT number has a fixed structure (i) NL : country code (Netherlands) (ii) 001234567 : RSIN / tax number or Citizen Service Number (BSN) (iii) B01 : 3 extra characters (B01 to B99)
Example:NL001234567B01
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it.
The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Sole proprietorships
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
KVK extract
You must upload an KVK extract from the Chamber of Commerce that is less than 3 months old that contains the information of a company in the Netherlands. You get an overview of the data of the KvK.You can download a Chamber of Commerce extract on the KVK website .
You must enter your company name or your KvK number in the search bar to request the data. You do not need an account to download a KvK extract.
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Business entity (BV, VOF, CV, NV)
We accept different types of companies:
• Private Limited Company (BV)
• General Partnership (VOF)
• Limited Partnership (CV)
• Public Limited Company (NV)
• Cooperative Partnership
Organization/Fundation
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
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KVK extract
You must upload an KVK extract from the Chamber of Commerce that is less than 3 months old that contains the information of a company in the Netherlands. You get an overview of the data of the KvK.You can download a Chamber of Commerce extract on the KVK website .
You must enter your company name or your KvK number in the search bar to request the data. You do not need an account to download a KvK extract.
Articles of Association: You receive this document when the organization is formed.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the organization.
Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
SWITZERLAND 🇨đź‡
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity in Switzerland (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receives a unique enterprise identification number known as the IDE or UID —CHE-123.456.789
• This number is mandatory and serves as your official business identifier.
• You can verify your registration number through the Swiss UID Register online: -
VAT Number
The VAT number is made up of the IDE number and the “VAT” supplement .
It has the format —CHE-123.456.789 VAT - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it.
The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding
Soletrader Einzelunternehmen
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Permanent Commercial Register Certificate
The proof of registration can be found on the Swiss Confederation website by entering your IDE number. -
The OASI card
The OASI card can be obtained from your compensation fund or your trustee.
More information here on how to obtain the card.
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Business form (AG, Gmbh, KolG)
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Permanent Commercial Register Certificate
The proof of registration can be found on the Swiss Confederation website by entering your IDE number -
Articles of Association
You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Your proof of registration document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Payrollplus Flex
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Are you affiliated with an Umbrella Company?
You can then select your legal form as Umbrella Company and select them from the list. -
Can't find the company you're affiliated with?
You can invite them to make an Umbrella Company account on Malt by clicking on the option shown in the image. Be sure to provide an active email of the representative of the Umbrella Company, indeed, this will be the email to which they will be able to manage the affiliations. -
How can my Umbrella Company appear on the list of affiliated companies?
Your Umbrella Company will receive a special link after the invitation to which they will be able to create their own Malt admin profile exclusively on Malt.
If you are an Umbrella Company, you can click this same link below to register your account on Malt
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
ITALY 🇮🇹
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity in Italy (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receives a Codice REA (Economic and Administrative Index code) and a Numero di Iscrizione al Registro delle Imprese.
• This number is mandatory and serves as your official business identifier.
• You can verify your registration number through the Registro delle Imprese on the Chamber of Commerce (Camera di Commercio) website, which lists company names, REA codes, registration numbers, addresses, legal forms, and statuses. -
VAT Number
The VAT number is similar to the registration number but is preceded by “PT”
Example:IT 01234567890
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents.
6. Also enter your billing address: if it does not appear in the automatic suggestions, you can enter it manually by clicking on the link “I can't find my company's address.”
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Partita IVA / Lavoratore Autonomo
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Your Visura Camerale
You can upload your Visura Camerale from the Chamber of Commerce or Certificate of Attribution of VAT Number from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, not older than 3 months.This document can be downloaded directly from the Agencia Entrate website using your login and password, or by requesting it directly from the service.
Here is the link to download the SERVIZIO TELEMATICO document.Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
Registered Company
You must download:
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Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. -
Your registration proof
Please provide a valid and recent proof of registration of your business to your name as legal representative or managing director. The document must have an extraction date not older than 3 months old.You can retrieve your document here: https://italianbusinessregister.it/en/
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Articles of Association: You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association for your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. -
Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
My Payments
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
Complete your legal information
- Enter your commonly used name (the one on your identity document)
These details will automatically appear on all your invoices. -
Registration Number
Every business entity (including sole traders, companies, and organizations) receives a unique business registration number.
• This number is mandatory and serves as your official business identifier.
• You can verify your registration number in the “Pesquisa de Nomes Existentes” application, which lists company names, numbers, addresses, legal forms, and statuses. -
VAT Number
The VAT number is similar to the registration number but is preceded by “PT”
Example:PT 0123.456.789
If your activity is not subject to VAT, you do not need to provide a VAT number. - Indicate your VAT rate
In the case of collaboration with a foreign client, if both parties have completed their legal information, the platform will automatically pre-fill the corresponding VAT rate but you will be able to modify it. - The next step is to indicate your company name if you are a self-employed worker, this corresponds to your full name(s) and family name(s)) or the name of your company
If you have a company, this is the full name of your company as it appears in your legal documents. - Also enter your billing address: if it does not appear in the automatic suggestions, you can enter it manually by clicking on the link “I can't find my company's address.”
Finally, select your legal form from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the legal form you select, you will be able to enter the corresponding information below.
Empresario en nome individual
A sole proprietorship is the simplest way to operate as an independent professional.
• No articles of association or minimum starting capital required
• Low setup and operating costs
• Quick and easy to launch your activity
• Simplified accounting requirements
You must download:
- Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
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Permanent Commercial Register Certificate
As a freelancer based in Portugal, you will be asked to provide Permanent Commercial Register Certificate. You can download your document right here
Your document must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.
Corporate entity
You must download:
- Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
- Certificate of registration
This extract shows that your company is well registered at the Portuguese Republic Government.
Find your certificate of registration right here - Articles of Association: You must send us the latest complete and signed articles of association of your company.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the company. - Information related to your company's beneficiaries
Associaçao
You must download:
- Your ID proof
We accept passports, national ID cards, driver's licenses (issued in 1994 or later), or residence permits.
The information you have provided in your profile must match the information on your ID. - Certificate of registration
This extract shows that your organization is well registered at the Portuguese Republic Government.
Find your certificate of registration right here -
Articles of Association: You receive this document when the organization is formed.
- You must download the complete document (all pages), dated and signed.
- This document must contain your details (full name) confirming that you are the majority shareholder or legal representative of the organization.Whatever document you choose to upload, it must be dated within the last three months prior to submission on Malt
Lastly, enter the bank account details for the account where you want to receive your payments.
In the "Payment History" section, you can view all your transactions, and if you have any pending payments in your digital wallet, they will appear at the bottom of the page.
In that case, simply click on the red “Transfer to my account” button.
If the button appears greyed out, it means that some information is missing. Make sure you have filled in all the required details in the different tabs of your legal information menu.