It happens again and again that companies enter into agreements for an entry in a business directory against their will. If you only glance at the forms and sign them without checking them carefully, you may encounter unpleasant surprises that can cost you money.
How can you tell if it is an official invoice?
What do fake invoices normally look like?
What should I do if I receive a fake invoice like this?
The simplest thing to do is just throw the invoice away and don’t worry any more about it. If you have any doubts about whether it is a genuine invoice, you can always contact the person at Foundera who is supporting your start-up.
If you have already paid the invoice, it will be difficult to get the money back. You can file a complaint with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can find all important information from SECO about phoney directories and fake registers, as well as the complaint form, here.