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Tax & adminOccasional self-employment for artisans: the complete guide (limits, receipt, €5,000 threshold)
Want to try hosting workshops without opening a VAT number right away? Occasional self-employment is the simplest entry point. Here are the rules, limits and receipt explained in plain language.
Tax & adminStamp duty on receipts: when it's needed and how to apply it
That little €2 square on receipts confuses everyone. When is it really needed? Who pays it? Can it be charged to the customer? Simple answers, €77.47 threshold explained.
Tax & adminWhat you can deduct: expenses and deductible materials for workshop hosts
"How much of my materials can I deduct?" The honest answer: it depends on your tax regime. The flat-rate works one way, occasional work another. Let's sort it out.
Tax & adminHow much does an artisan really earn with workshops: 2026 numbers
'How much do you really earn with workshops?' is the most frequent question. We give you the realistic P&L of an Italian flat-rate artisan, with verified 2026 numbers. Case: 8 workshops/month × €65 avg × 11 active months.
Tax & adminCorporate workshops and team building: how to handle them without enterprise VAT
Corporate workshops are the most profitable segment for an artisan (€300-1,500 per event), but require different rules. Practical guide.
Tax & adminATECO code and flat-rate scheme for workshop revenue (Italy)
When you start running workshops your accountant will ask: "under which ATECO code do you invoice them?". The answer matters because it changes tax and contributions. We explain the options for flat-rate artisans, pros and cons, and when to add a second code.
Tax & adminWorkshop invoice for artisans: Italian tax guide
Workshop paid in cash, by bank transfer, on Stripe: each channel has its own tax obligation. Here's the practical guide to get it right — and what Handsome handles for you.
Tax & admin2026 grants and funding for Italian artisans: region-by-region guide
In 2026 every Italian region has activated dedicated grants for artisans: non-repayable contributions, subsidized loans, digitization vouchers. Here's how to navigate without missing deadlines.
Tax & adminItalian artisan VAT (P.IVA): what to know before opening one
Opening an artisan VAT requires 3 steps and costs around €100 of registration. Here's what to do in order and which tax regime suits workshop beginners.
Tax & adminCorporate B2B workshops: why receive requests only via Handsome
When a company contacts you for team building, handling negotiation, contract, invoice and late payments can steal weeks. On Handsome you get a ready brief and focus only on your craft. Here's how.