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VAT or Not? A Straight-Talk Guide to Iceland's 2 Million ISK Threshold

25 April 2025

Why the 2 M ISK Rule Exists

Icelandic law sees VSK as a fair‑play line: once turnover proves "significant," you charge—and reclaim—VAT like larger firms.

3 Signals You're About to Cross the Line

  1. Monthly earnings > 170 000 ISK consistently.
  2. Seasonal spikes (e.g., summer tourists) that push annualised revenue over 2 M.
  3. Big one‑off project worth 500 000 ISK+.

Registering in Under 10 Minutes

Step‑by‑step screenshot walkthrough using RSK e‑portal form 5.11. FreelancePay auto‑fills legal‑entity info and saves your sig.

VSK Registration Steps

Pricing After VSK – 3 Options

Model When to use Pros Cons
Gross‑up Price‑sensitive B2B clients Keeps net profit; may look pricier Needs explanation
Absorb Consumer market Simpler sticker price Cuts margin
Hybrid Mixed clientele Flexible Complex invoicing

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