VAT in Europe - News

TikTok shop – what is it and can I sell on it?

Date19 Sep 2025

CategoryE-commerce, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

A few years ago, if someone mentioned TikTok, most people would immediately think of viral dance routines, funny lip-syncs, or bite-sized comedy clips. It was the place to go for a quick laugh or a […]

SmartKitchen: how amavat restored e-commerce continuity in Poland

Date11 Sep 2025

CategoryCase studies

Introduction SmartKitchen is an Estonian brand that has been steadily building a strong presence in the European e-commerce market for several years. Their specialty? Kitchen products – from clever gadgets and home appliances to solutions […]

Automating VAT OSS filings: how to choose the right software for your compliance needs

Date09 Sep 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you’re running an online shop in the EU, chances are you’ve already heard about VAT OSS. Maybe you’ve dealt with it yourself, or maybe your accountant brought it up during tax season. Either way, […]

Step-by-step guide: VAT OSS quarterly filings and common errors

Date01 Sep 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you run a small online store and ship orders to customers across the EU, you’ve probably already noticed how tricky VAT can get. Different countries mean different VAT rates, reporting obligations, and paperwork. Until […]

Common VAT OSS misconceptions – B2B vs B2C in the EU

Date01 Sep 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running an online shop in the European Union is exciting, but anyone who has ever sold across borders knows that the excitement quickly meets reality when it comes to taxes. For many small e-commerce businesses […]

Refunding VAT paid abroad: how OSS affects input VAT recovery

Date29 Aug 2025

CategoryUncategorized

If you run an online store in Europe, you have almost certainly come across the One Stop Shop (OSS). This system was created by the EU to make cross-border VAT reporting easier for businesses that […]

Understanding VAT rates across the EU: how to avoid common errors in OSS declarations

Date28 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, E-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running a small e-commerce shop in Europe often feels straightforward until you hit the topic of taxes. VAT is especially confusing once your customers start coming from different countries. Each Member State sets its own […]

Integrating marketplace data for smooth VAT OSS reporting

Date28 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running a small online shop in Europe has never been easier. With marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, or Zalando, sellers can reach buyers across borders almost instantly. But as many young entrepreneurs quickly discover, the […]

Multi-channel e‑commerce and VAT OSS: how to consolidate your reporting

Date26 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running an online shop in 2025 is no longer just about having a sleek website and fast shipping. Most entrepreneurs in the e-commerce space juggle multiple sales channels at once: your own store on Shopify […]

GDPR meets VAT: what e‑commerce sellers need to know about data and compliance

Date25 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, E-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running an online store today is not just about uploading products and waiting for sales to happen. The digital market in Europe is shaped by two powerful forces: data protection rules and tax regulations. For […]

What data marketplaces share with tax authorities — and how to reconcile it with your VAT filings

Date22 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, E-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running a small e-commerce business in Europe has never been more exciting — or more regulated. Over the last few years, the EU has rolled out new rules that require online marketplaces and payment providers […]

Avoiding VAT audits: best practices for OSS record-keeping

Date21 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running an online business across Europe has never been easier. With the EU’s One-Stop Shop (OSS) system, small and medium e-commerce companies can sell into multiple Member States while only filing VAT returns in one […]

How to prepare your finance team for VAT OSS compliance? Checklists and workflows

Date20 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, E-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Running a small e-commerce business in the EU today almost always means looking beyond local borders. Customers in Germany, France, Spain or the Netherlands are only a few clicks away, and platforms like Allegro, Shopify […]

EU VAT OSS vs IOSS: which scheme fits your e‑commerce business?

Date20 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, Uncategorized, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you run a small e-commerce business in Europe, you’ve probably noticed that VAT rules don’t always make life easy. Before mid-2021, sellers who wanted to expand beyond their home country often had to register […]

How fiscal representation works in EU VAT compliance and when your business needs it

Date14 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you’re running a small business or managing B2B operations in the EU, the world of VAT compliance can feel like stepping into a maze—full of rules, deadlines, and forms in languages you may not […]

VAT OSS threshold explained – what happens after €10,000

Date13 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you run a small business in the EU, there’s one magic number you can’t afford to ignore: €10,000. On the surface, it might look like just another sales milestone. In reality, it’s a line […]

What VAT obligations do Amazon and Etsy sellers have under the OSS scheme?

Date12 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you’re selling on Amazon or Etsy and your customers are spread across different EU countries, you’ve probably come across the term OSS — the One-Stop Shop scheme. This is not just another piece of […]

When and how to deregister from the VAT OSS scheme?

Date11 Aug 2025

CategoryE-commerce accounting, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

If you sell goods or certain services to customers in other EU countries, you’ve probably heard of the VAT One Stop Shop — or VAT OSS. This system was introduced to make life easier for […]