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# What does "tax exempt" mean, and when does it apply?

You'll see a **"I am tax exempt"** toggle in your Business & Tax info. Here's what it actually means, and how to know if it applies to you.
## What "tax exempt" means
Being **tax exempt** means you're legally not required (or not permitted) to charge VAT on your invoices — it doesn't mean you don't pay tax at all, just that VAT specifically doesn't apply to your sales.
## When it typically applies
This usually happens in one of a few situations:
* Your business is below your country's VAT registration threshold.
* You're operating under a simplified small-business tax scheme — for example, the French **auto-entrepreneur** regime or the German **Kleinunternehmer** rule.
* The specific service you provide falls under a local VAT exemption.
## How to know if it applies to you
Whether you qualify depends entirely on your own business's registration and your country's rules — it's never something to decide based on what ChefMaison shows you (like your commission rate). It's always worth confirming with your accountant or local tax authority before marking yourself as exempt.