VAT in Europe - News

Brexit: Amazon announces changes to FBA and EFN

Date04 Aug 2020

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The United Kingdom will inevitably leave the European Union on 1st January 2021 after the option of an extension of the deadline has not been chosen. The precise nature of future relations and whether tariffs […]

VAT ALERT – German sales tax will be reduced to 16% from 1st July 2020

Date09 Jun 2020

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

There will be a temporary reduction in the VAT rate to 16% and 5% from 1st July 2020. What should I now consider if trading online? On the 3rd June 2020, the coalition of CDU […]

VAT ALERT – ONLINE SELLERS – One-Stop-Shop (OSS) for Distance Sales has been postponed until July 2021

Date03 Jun 2020

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The implementation date for the VAT e-Commerce package has been postponed from 1st January to 1st July 2021. It was recently announced by the European Commission (EC) that the implementation date for the OSS scheme […]

Poland | EU VAT Information

Date26 Mar 2020

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Poland | From April 2020 new ‘reduced VAT rates’ The Polish Ministry of Finance has approved laws to announce new ‘reduced VAT rates’ from 1st April, 2020. These rates will decrease to 5% and 7% […]

A message on the possible impact of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) from amavat®

Date20 Mar 2020

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

Dear Clients, Given the unprecedented situation regarding COVID-19 and the global pandemic recently announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO), amavat® wanted to take a moment to say a few words. Due to this threat, […]

Mr. Claus Frank attends ‘2020 HLB Middle East Meeting’ in Dubai

Date16 Mar 2020

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

Founding partner of amavat® and getsix® partner Mr. Claus Frank would like to extend his thanks to the host firm HLB HAMT Chartered Accountants, specifically Mr. Vijayan Vigil...

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’HLB Cross-Border Business Talks’ podcast with Mr. Claus Frank

Date13 Mar 2020

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

amavat® founding Partner Mr. Claus Frank was recently invited to be on a panel regarding ‘Cross-Border Business’ while attending the 2020 HLB Middle East Regional Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...

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amavat® discussed by one of our strategic partners

Date23 Jan 2020

Categoryamavat Announcement - news, VAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Recently one of our strategic partner’s setup.pl put together a Polish language communication regarding German and European e-Commerce. In this episode learn about the possibilities that exist when using amavat® for VAT Compliance in Europe. […]

getsix® ‘2019 Christmas Party’

Date20 Dec 2019

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

getsix Group invite you to view our festive celebrations – please click the link below to view more photographs...

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Merry Christmas! | Frohe Weihnachten! | Wesołych Świąt!

Date18 Dec 2019

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

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Are you ready for the biggest shopping season?

Date12 Nov 2019

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

Have you checked if ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ will tip you into new tax liabilities? amavat® realises that this season is particular busy for online sellers and who can be distracted by the large activity. […]

We are driven by people

Date08 Nov 2019

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of HLB International Mr Claus our Managing Director shares why he’s proud to be part of the HLB team.

amavat® Service Information | VAT Registration Thresholds for 2019/2020: When should I register for VAT?

Date03 Oct 2019

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT Registration Thresholds for 2019/2020: When should I register for VAT? One of the most important things for an online business is to always stay tax compliant. Getting a VAT Identification Number to ensure compliance […]

amavat® Service Information | Distance Selling Regulations

Date20 Sep 2019

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Distance Selling Regulations: Explanation, the Requirements and the Exemptions 2019 Distance Selling – What Is It? It means sales that are purchased not face-to-face, but typically traded online via online mail order services. As you […]

Should you expand your business within Europe – 3 reasons why

Date06 Aug 2019

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

There are limited growth opportunities in each market place, so you might be wondering how can you scale your business even more? Can I generate more sales and grow my online business? Why should you […]

VAT Focus | For low value consignments there will be a super reduced data set from 1st January, 2021

Date30 Jul 2019

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Following an amendment to the Union Customs Code Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 released on 5th July, 2019, it will be possible from 1st January, 2021 to declare goods up to €150.00 using a customs declaration […]

EU eCommerce from a VAT perspective

Date25 Jul 2019

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

EU e-Commerce from a VAT perspective Online sellers have a great opportunity expanding their eCommerce into and across Europe. Your business can reach millions of additional new customers, adding to and diversifying your revenue streams. […]

New European Union Dispute Resolution Rules Now In Force

Date19 Jul 2019

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

New European Union Dispute Resolution Rules In Force From the 1st July the European Union’s new directive on tax dispute resolution mechanisms entered into force. These new rules aim to ensure quicker and more effective […]