What changes with the tax status?
No matter the tax status, you can accept tasks from clients (unless the client needs you to have a particular tax status). That being said, each tax status comes with its own set of accounting documents, so you shouldn't choose the status that you're not.
What if I'm no longer an individual entrepreneur or self-employed?
In this case, you need to change the tax status in your Solar Staff account to "individual." In accordance with the Terms of Use, your current tax status must match that specified in the service. If there's a mismatch, your access to Solar Staff may be restricted.
How do I choose or change my tax status?
You will not be able to change your tax status yourself if you have unfinished or unpaid tasks, as well as any remaining balance — you need to withdraw it.
If you meet the specified requirements, go to the Taxes section and select the appropriate tax status:
Next, follow these guides:
Important: Mandatory verification is required for both Individuals and self-employed persons. When choosing the tax status of an individual entrepreneur, it is not necessary to pass verification.
Which status would work best for me?
For your convenience, we've aggregated the features of each status below:
| Individual | Self-employed | Individual entrepreneur |
Tax rate | from 13% | 6% | 6% or higher |
Registration | N/a | A regional FTS office (yourself or by proxy) | |
Tax returns | Until April 30 of the year following the reporting year (for income received up to and in 2024). For income from 2025 onwards, no reporting is required; Solar Staff acts as a tax agent: withholds and reports personal income tax on behalf of freelancers. After the end of the year, the income certificate (formerly known as Form 2-NDFL) will be available for download in the taxpayer's personal account. | After each successful withdrawal to a card (by yourself or via Bank 131) | Depending on the taxation method |
Tax calculation | In the Personal Income Tax Return (Form 3-NDFL) for income up to and including 2024. Starting from January 1, 2025, the service submits the income certificate (formerly known as Form 2-NDFL). | Automatically in the Moi Nalog (My Taxes) app or the taxpayer's account | Tax return under the selected taxation method |
Tax payment deadline and method | Until July 15 of the year following the reporting year, either by yourself or with the help of Solar Staff (for income received up to or in 2024). Starting from 2025, Solar Staff withholds and reports personal income tax on behalf of freelancers. | Depending on the taxation method | |
Free Solar Staff consultation | By appointment, January to April | General matters, support chat | General matters, support chat |
Mastercard, Visa, and other cards RUB
WMZ wallets USD | Mastercard, Visa, and other cards RUB | RUB | |
Status change | The default status | ||
None | RUB 2.4 million per year | RUB 200 million per year | |
Reporting income to Solar Staff | Please send us a confirmation of the Tax Return's submission in the form of the first page of the Tax Return with a tax authority stamp or in the form of an electronic receipt to [email protected] (for income received up to or in 2024). Please note that confirmation is not required for income received in 2025. | Bank 131: No need to send in receipts; otherwise send an email with "Receipt (self-employed)" in the subject to [email protected] | No confirmation needed |
Important: In accordance with the Terms of Use of the Solar Staff Interactive Service, your current tax status must match the one set in Solar Staff and comply with applicable laws.
Got questions? Contact Solar Staff support via online chat or at [email protected].