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Value Added Tax (VAT) in Austria in 2024

VAT in Austria: Rates, Registration and Compliance Guide 2026

Date03 Jun 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Doing business in Austria requires familiarity with the country’s tax regulations, particularly Value Added Tax (VAT), known locally as Umsatzsteuer (USt). Understanding the Austrian VAT system is essential for any entrepreneur operating in or selling […]

IVA – VAT in Italy: Rates, Registration and Compliance Guide 2026

Date31 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The VAT tax, known in Italy as IVA (Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto), has been a key element of the Italian tax system since its introduction in 1972. Understanding the applicable rates and associated regulations is […]

PPC campaign guide on Amazon

Date29 May 2024

CategoryE-commerce

Today, we’ll focus on outlining the characteristics of the PPC campaign system on the world’s largest marketplace – Amazon. Advertising categories 1. Sponsored products The goal of Sponsored Products campaigns is to promote products among […]

ViDA Package: New tax solutions for the digital economy

VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA): From Proposal to Law — 2026 Status and Implementation Timeline

Date28 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) package is no longer a proposal under discussion — it is now EU law. The ViDA package was adopted on 11 March 2025 following re-consultation of the European […]

Selling on Amazon: Warehouses in Europe and VAT calculation

Selling on Amazon: Amazon warehouses in Europe in the context of VAT calculation

Date27 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Amazon is a giant player in the European e-commerce market and one of the largest trading platforms in the world. It has an extensive network of warehouses in Europe, which enables fast delivery of products […]

Intrastat in Estonia 2026 – Thresholds, Deadlines and Compliance Guide

Date24 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Estonia uses the Intrastat system to monitor and analyse intra-EU trade in goods. The rules concerning thresholds, submission deadlines, and procedures are clearly defined. This guide covers the current requirements as they stand in 2026. […]

E-invoicing B2B becomes mandatory in Germany

E-Invoicing in Germany 2026 – Mandatory B2B Requirements, Timeline and Formats

Date23 May 2024

CategoryE-commerce accounting

E-invoicing has been a mandatory component of Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions in Germany since November 2020. The next major phase — mandatory B2B e-invoicing — is now actively rolling out, with the receiving obligation already in […]

VAT in Portugal in 2026: Rates, Registration, Returns and Intrastat

Date22 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Value Added Tax (VAT), known in Portugal as IVA (Imposto sobre o Valor Acrescentado), is a fundamental part of the Portuguese tax system. As a member of the European Union, Portugal follows the EU VAT […]

Portugal – Intrastat Reporting and VAT Rates 2026

Date21 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Portugal, as a dynamic member of the European Union, continuously adapts to changing trade conditions. The National Statistics Institute (INE) introduced significant changes to the Intrastat thresholds in 2025, aimed at facilitating compliance for businesses […]

Intrastat in Latvia 2026 – Thresholds, Deadlines and Compliance Guide

Date20 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

For entrepreneurs operating in the e-commerce sector and conducting intra-EU trade involving Latvia, knowledge of and compliance with Intrastat declaration requirements are essential. Thresholds are reviewed annually, and 2026 brings updated figures that businesses must […]

Certification decision ISO/IEC27001:2013 A1

Date19 May 2024

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

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Penalties related to UK VAT. Who is at risk, for what, at what level, and how to avoid them?

UK VAT Penalties for E-Commerce Businesses: 2026 Guide

Date17 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Registering for UK VAT and obtaining a UK VAT number opens up new opportunities for e-commerce businesses operating in the British market. However, registration comes not only with privileges but also with obligations. Failure to […]

Intrastat in France in 2024: Is it still in force?

Intrastat in France in 2026 – EMEBI Reporting, VAT Summary Statements and Compliance Requirements

Date16 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

France applies a specific reporting framework for intra-EU trade in goods that differs from the traditional Intrastat system used in many other European Union Member States. Businesses involved in cross-border trade within the EU may […]

VAT rates in Spain 2024 – What you need to know

Date14 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Value Added Tax (VAT) plays a crucial role in the economy of every country, regulating the taxation of goods and services. In Spain, like in many other European countries, there are several VAT rates that […]

E-invoicing in Portugal: Changes from 2025

E-invoicing in Portugal: Changes from January 2025

Date13 May 2024

CategoryE-commerce accounting

The Portuguese business landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with one of the key elements of this change being the growing importance of e-invoicing, especially in business relations between the public sector and enterprises. The […]

Intrastat in Italy: Guide for e-commerce sellers

Date10 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Intrastat is a reporting system for intra-EU trade between European Union countries. Italy, as a member of the EU, also implements this system for statistical and fiscal purposes. For e-commerce sellers operating in Italy, understanding […]

VAT program for small businesses in the European Union - Changes from January 1, 2025

EU VAT Scheme for Small Businesses 2026 – Rules, Exemptions and How It Works

Date08 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Since 1 January 2025, a new EU VAT framework for small businesses has been in force across European Union member states. Based on Council Directive (EU) 2020/285, the scheme fundamentally changes how small enterprises can […]

Issues with VAT registration in the UK

Date07 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT registration in the UK – challenges. E-commerce entities are increasingly eager and more frequent in selling their services to the United Kingdom, as it is a rapidly growing e-commerce market. However, in order to […]