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title: Does ProxyEmpire Charge Setup Fees?
description: "No. There are no setup fees. You only pay for the plan or top-up you choose. The [$1.97 trial](https://proxyempire.io/how-to-set-up-your-trial-with-proxyempire/) is optional: it's a one-time payment that activates your account with 100 MB of residential and 50 MB of mobile bandwidth.…"
url: "https://proxyempire.io/docs/does-proxyempire-charge-setup-fees/"
updated: "2026-09-26"
category: "Payments & Billing"
tags:
  - Billing
---

# Does ProxyEmpire Charge Setup Fees?

No. There are no setup fees. You only pay for the plan or top-up you choose.

The [$1.97 trial](https://proxyempire.io/how-to-set-up-your-trial-with-proxyempire/) is optional: it's a one-time payment that activates your account with 100 MB of residential and 50 MB of mobile bandwidth. Any top-up or plan purchase activates your account too.

Other costs to be aware of:

- Crypto payments carry a 5% processing fee.
- VAT may apply depending on where you are. See [when VAT applies](https://proxyempire.io/docs/in-which-cases-would-i-need-to-pay-vat/).
- Projects that need substantial custom development on our side may involve extra fees. This is rare.

If you're unsure, ask your account manager or sales@proxyempire.io.