Step-by-step instructions on how to register an IP yourself

There are several popular methods for registering an individual entrepreneur: in person at an appointment with the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Taxes and Levies, through the "Moe Delo" system, with the help of the MFC, or through an intermediary company. Each option has certain advantages, but the procedure is simple enough anyway.

An individual entrepreneur is one of the most popular "living" forms for carrying out economic activities. In Russia, individual entrepreneurs are registered significantly less than LLCs, but up to 90% of private businessmen actually work, which cannot be said about companies. Step-by-step instructions on how to register an individual entrepreneur in 2016 will independently help you choose the best design option.

The process of acquiring the status is simplified as much as possible: the entire procedure will take from 3 to 5 days. We recommend that you pay close attention to the taxation system, a bank account, the presence of a seal - everything that may be required for productive work.

Self-registration through the Inspectorate of Tax Inspection

Most businessmen prefer to act at their own peril and risk. It is very easy to find out how to open an IP in 2016 on the Internet, where comprehensive information is provided. Let's describe this process in more detail:

Obtaining a TIN number. If there is one, it is enough to find out his number (use the MNS website), and if he is not there, you will have to spend 5-10 days for registration.
Preparation of a passport and payment of state fees. In favor of the state, you need to transfer 800 rubles, an identity document must be valid.
Writing an application in the form of number R21001 and select OKVED codes.
Obtaining a certificate of no criminal record from the police department. This is necessary for a number of activities (for example, educational services, work with children, etc.).
Submission of the collected documents to the Ministry of Taxes and Tax Collection at the place of residence. The package of papers must be brought in person or through a representative using a power of attorney during business hours.
Documents receiving. It is better to pick them up yourself on the specified day (no earlier than 3 days later), otherwise the package will be sent by mail.
Notification of Rostransnadzor (for taxis) and Rospotrebnadzor (for persons providing services to the public).

As soon as the procedure is completed, the newly-made entrepreneur will receive certificates of registration and tax registration, a letter from Rosstat with OKVED codes, an extract from the USRIP, as well as notifications from a number of funds (including the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation, FOMS, FSS). Immediately after that, you can start working in accordance with the chosen direction.

Registration on the website of the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Taxes and Levies (remotely)

Since the ultimate goal in registering an individual entrepreneur is registration with the tax office, it is logical to do this directly through the department's electronic portal. This site contains a lot of useful information for businessmen, as well as innovations in legislation. In addition, there is a special program for preparing documents and their subsequent sending.

Procedure:

Collection of documents. You will need a copy of your civil passport, an application in the form No. Р21001, as well as information on the payment of the due (duty). You can pay 800 rubles to the state for the procedure directly on the web portal.
Determination of the body for filing papers. Use the service from the MNS to cope with this task within 1 minute.
Remote submission of documents. This can be done either by regular mail through a shipment with a declared value and an inventory, or directly on the website - in electronic form.
Documents receiving. Within 3 working days, the entrepreneur will be given documents that can be obtained in person or by mail.

Features of submission of documents in electronic form through the service of the Ministry of Taxes and Tax Collection:

Browser - Internet Explorer, OS - Windows;
Secure connection to the service (antivirus required);
EDS key.

Registration with the help of an intermediary company

An easy way to formalize the organizational and legal form is to contact intermediaries who specialize in this service. The main disadvantage of such work is the additional costs, which start from 1,500 rubles plus the cost of the state fee.

The whole procedure consists of 3 simple steps:

Search for an intermediary. The easiest way to find a suitable option is on the Internet, where many companies are represented.
Transfer of your documents and execution of a power of attorney. If the representative will independently visit the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Taxes and Levies, he must be delegated the appropriate authority.
Receiving finished papers. The registration process will take at least 4 days, but some companies offer an "express" option.

Benefits of registration through an intermediary:

Real time savings. You just need to visit the representative's office twice: when transferring documents and when receiving them.
Lack of queues. As a rule, experienced companies have their own people in the IMS, which allows them to avoid red tape.
Solution of auxiliary questions. The mediator will help you choose the optimal taxation system, make a seal, rent an office, etc.

Registration using the system "My business"

Entrepreneurs have already appreciated the MD service, which can be used to conduct business. After registration on the site, the "Master" will become available, and the whole procedure will be completed within 15 minutes.

The process takes several steps:

Select the "Registration of IE" tab on the main page and register on the site.
Click on the "Register IE" button.
Fill in the form that appears: personal and address data, OKVED codes.
Select a tax regime.
Print the prepared documents and follow the instructions.
Notify Rospotrebnadzor or Rostransnadzor remotely (if necessary).

Personal data should be similar to those indicated in the passport. Therefore, you cannot change the name, place of birth, etc. at your own discretion. Filling in the address data, you need to enter the beginning of the city (street), and then choose the official name. The correct name of the district can be found in the civil passport on the registration page, otherwise the OKATO number will not be determined.

Registration through the MFC

Multifunctional centers operating in various cities of Russia represent the “One Window” system, where anyone can apply. The main task of the organizations is to de-bureaucratize the procedure, improve the quality of service to the population.

The procedure for issuing an individual entrepreneur through the MFC:

Appointment at the MFC;
Preparation of the necessary documents (they are standard - an application, a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, information on the payment of state duty);
Transfer of papers (in person or through a representative);
Obtaining the documents you are looking for.

It should be noted that MFC specialists are able to answer additional questions from a businessman. The speed and quality of service is gradually increasing, which is noted by the users of the centers.

Summary

Taking into account current trends, the best way to register an individual entrepreneur is self-registration through the online service "My Business". The documents will be prepared using the applications of the system, which will minimize the number of errors. People who are far from information technology should turn to intermediaries for help, since the cost of services is low.

The most common reason for the termination of activities is a voluntary decision of the entrepreneur. However, among the reasons prompting "to close" - bankruptcy, injunctive relief on further work, cancellation of the right to reside in the Russian Federation (for foreigners).
Not only Russians can register as entrepreneurs, but also citizens of other states, stateless persons.
As of April 2016, the largest number of individual entrepreneurs among Russians is in the Central District (924.884 people), the smallest is in the Crimean District (72.826). Approximately the same proportion of leaders and outsiders is retained among foreigners (11,236 in the Central Federal District, 921 in the CFD).
Citizens who are at the labor exchange and are registered as an entrepreneur for employment do not need to pay a state fee.
The professional holiday of individual entrepreneurs is celebrated in Russia on May 26.