VAT in Europe - News

Invitation to the event – e-commerce Fair in EXPO XXI – 27.10.2023

Date20 Oct 2023

We are honored to announce that on October 27th, from 10 AM to 5 PM, we will be participating in the 24th e-commerce Trade Fair, which will take place at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, located […]

What is VAT Compliance?

Date18 Oct 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT Compliance for e-commerce sellers: the key to proper VAT tax accounting in 2023 E-commerce stands as one of the fastest-growing sectors in global trade. In the age of digital revolution, online shopping has become […]

The Concept of fixed establishment in the context of VAT reporting

Date04 Oct 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

As the global economy becomes increasingly integrated, borders cease to be barriers for trade and services transactions. In this new reality, grasping key tax concepts such as “fixed establishment” becomes exceptionally crucial. The concept of […]

Invitation to the Event – POLAGRA Trade Fair and the Debate “How to sell grocery online: E-commerce in the Food Industry.”

Date26 Sep 2023

Categoryamavat Announcement - news, Webinars and workshops

amavat® is pleased to participate in the annual POLAGRA event, where it will be represented by Tomasz Kwiatkowski in the debate dedicated to e-commerce in the food industry. We would like to cordially invite you […]

Polish White List of VAT Taxpayers – Effective Contractor Verification in 2023

Date14 Sep 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

In 2023, the White List of VAT Taxpayers plays a significant role in the verification process, enabling entrepreneurs to conduct transactions with trusted partners. In this article, we will discuss the functioning of the White […]

EORI Number – What is it? How to obtain one? How to verify its validity?

Date07 Sep 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

In today’s global trade landscape, complex import and export processes necessitate accurate identifiers. One such crucial identifier is the EORI Number. This concise acronym stands for “Economic Operators Registration and Identification” and holds significant importance […]

When should you register for VAT in Poland?

Date31 Aug 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Registering as a VAT (Value Added Tax) taxpayer is an important step in running a business. In Poland, as in most European Union countries, the VAT system is a key element in the functioning of […]

Where are Amazon FBA’s European warehouses located in context of the necessity to calculate VAT?

Date25 Aug 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Amazon is a major player in the European e-commerce market and one of the largest trading platforms globally, with an extensive network of warehouses across Europe. This strategically positioned distribution center network facilitates swift product […]

JPK – Polish SAF-T – what should you know?

Date21 Aug 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

What is JPK? The Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T), in Poland known as JPK, is an advanced, electronic way of providing the tax authorities with information on transactions and operations carried out by businesses. […]

The EC Sales List – what you need to know?

Date11 Aug 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The EC Sales List, or Summary of Intra-Community Sales, is an important part of reporting international trade within the European Union. What is the EC Sales List? The ECSL is a document containing detailed information […]

Warehousing abroad in the context of VAT registration – what should you know?

Date19 Jul 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Today’s e-commerce trends are increasingly forcing businesses to look for alternative logistics solutions, such as warehousing abroad. The decision to relocate part or all of your warehousing operations to another country can bring many benefits, […]

The government wants to tighten VAT in the e-commerce sector. What will be changed?

Date24 Mar 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The Council of Ministers has accepted a draft law to increase the effectiveness of VAT sealing. This means that banks and other financial institutions will be obliged to report, keep, store and send to the […]

DAC7 Directive – new requirements for the e-commerce market and online platform operators

Date16 Mar 2023

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

The DAC7 Directive (Directive 2021/514 of 22 March 2021), which introduces new obligations on selected e-commerce market operators, will soon also apply in Poland. The Government Legislation Centre has already published a draft act amending […]

Penalties for late submission of OSS declarations

Date18 Jan 2023

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

One-Stop-Shop (OSS) is so far the best solution to simplify VAT compliance in cross-border e-commerce. It turns out that this so-called special tax procedure, as defined in European Directive 2017/2455, is a privilege. Privileges have […]

The Customs Tariff for 2023 and correlation tables in the EU

Date28 Dec 2022

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

We would hereby wish to remind you that on January 1st, 2023, a new Customs Tariff and correlation tables come into force. This year’s changes to the CN nomenclature are a consequence of the changes […]

New Special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging in Spain

Date19 Dec 2022

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

We hereby wish to remind you that on January 1st, 2023, the “Special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging” will come into force. The tax is levied on the use of non-reusable packaging containing plastics, whether […]

New VAT Penalty Regime in the UK from 1st January 2023

Date14 Dec 2022

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

From 1st January 2023, the way the UK’s tax authorities (HMRC – Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) charge penalties for late submission of VAT returns or payment of the resulting tax will change. In essence, […]

SAF-T important changes to VAT reporting in Portugal for VAT PT payers

Date24 Nov 2022

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

We would like to remind you that taxable entities that are not established in Portugal, but registered for VAT purposes, has the obligation to use certified invoicing software since the 1st of July 2021. In […]