Here you will find a list of the documents we need to activate >>elopage PLUS need. We will then show you how to send an activation request for your Austrian sole proprietorship in your seller account.
Overview
Required Documents
Proof of identity
- Valid identity card, passport or driving license
- Front and back of ID card or driving license in a file (PDF, JPEG or PNG)
- Passport main page (PDF, JPEG or PNG)
- Photo or scan in color
Example
Source: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado
Info
For a quick tutorial on merging photos with Microsoft Paint, click >>here. If you work with macOS, click >>here.
Proof of registration
With GISA entry
- GISA excerpt (not older than 3 months)
- Photo or scan in a file (PDF, JPEG or PNG)
Without GISA entry, with VAT ID no.
- VAT ID no. (official letter from the responsible tax office)
- Photo or scan in a file (PDF, JPEG or PNG)
Without GISA entry, without sales tax identification number (VAT ID no.)
- Tax number for the declaration of earnings from self-employment (official letter from the responsible tax office, e.g. letter with assignment of the tax number, tax assessment)
- Photo or scan in a file (PDF, JPEG or PNG)
Info
You can apply for a GISA excerpt >>here online for free.
Step-by-step guide
Send activation request
- In the main menu of your seller account, go to "Settings" and "Payment Methods."
- Click on "Activate" for "elopage PLUS."
- Click on "Okay, let's start!"
Select legal form
- Under "Sole Proprietorship" click on "Select."
Company headquarters information
- Fill out all fields.
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In the "Region" field and in the "Place of registration" field, enter the federal state in which your company is headquartered or your place of residence (e.g. if you are a freelancer).
- Mark the first checkbox if you are subject to VAT in Austria.
- Mark the second checkbox to agree to the applicable terms and conditions for payment services.
- Click "Next."
Information about the authorized representative
- Fill in all fields and click "Next."
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You can use the dots navigation to return to a previous step.
Upload documents
Please note
Please provide as much evidence as possible. If you click on "Catch up later," you will receive an email from the responsible department asking you to submit it as soon as possible. We cannot process your activation request until we have all the evidence.
- Upload a file under >>proof of identity .
- Upload a file under >>proof of registration .
- Click "Next."
Send activation request for review
- Click "Submit for review."
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