VAT in Europe - News

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Austria in 2024

Date03 Jun 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Doing business in Austria requires familiarity with the country’s tax regulations, particularly the Value Added Tax (VAT). Understanding the Austrian VAT system is crucial for any entrepreneur operating in the country. In this article, we […]

VAT rates in Italy in 2024

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. In 2024, there are five different VAT rates […]

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

Date28 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

To address the challenges of the rapidly developing digital economy, the European Union has proposed the “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) package. The goal of these changes is to modernize VAT collection methods, making […]

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 […]

New Intrastat thresholds in Estonia: Requirements and procedures

Date24 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

To effectively monitor and analyze intra-EU trade, Estonia employs the Intrastat system, which requires businesses to submit regular declarations. The rules concerning thresholds, submission deadlines, and procedures are strictly defined, ensuring clarity and efficiency in […]

E-invoicing B2B becomes mandatory in Germany

Date23 May 2024

CategoryE-commerce accounting

E-invoicing, which involves issuing and processing invoices in electronic form, has become an integral part of B2G (Business-to-Government) transactions in Germany since 2020. This required businesses to quickly adapt to new requirements and standards, eliminating […]

VAT in Portugal in 2024

Date22 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The Value Added Tax (VAT) is a key component of the tax system in Portugal. As a member of the European Union, Portugal adheres to common VAT rules while also implementing its own rates and […]

Increase of Intrastat thresholds in Portugal for the year 2024

Date21 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Portugal, as a dynamic member of the European Union, continuously adapts to changing trade conditions. In 2024, the National Statistics Institute (INE) introduced significant changes to the Intrastat thresholds aimed at facilitating compliance for businesses […]

New Intrastat thresholds in Latvia in 2024

Date20 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

For entrepreneurs operating in the e-commerce sector in Latvia, knowledge of and compliance with Intrastat declaration regulations are extremely important. With the introduction of changes regarding Intrastat thresholds in 2024, entrepreneurs must be particularly vigilant […]

Certification decision ISO/IEC27001:2013 A1

Date19 May 2024

Categoryamavat Announcement - news

We are pleased to announce that amavat®, has been awarded ISO/IEC27001:2013 A1 certification by TÜV Rheinland. This certificate confirms that our information security management system complies with the international standard ISO/IEC27001. This means that we […]

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

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 entities operating in the British market. However, having UK VAT comes not only with privileges, but also with responsibilities.. […]

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

Date16 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

With the arrival of 2022, France introduced new regulations regarding the reporting of intra-EU trade, significantly altering the landscape of statistical declarations. Traditional Intrastat reporting has been replaced by new reports, including EMEBI (monthly statistical […]

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 in 2024

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

Date08 May 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT program for small businesses in the European Union – rules and exemptions. On January 1, 2025, new regulations for small businesses operating within the European Union are set to come into effect. They will […]

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 […]