VAT in Europe - News

Extended Producer Responsibility in the UK – what to know before starting sales?

Date11 Jun 2024

Despite Brexit and the significant changes that e-retailers have had to face as a result, the UK remains a frequently chosen expansion destination. Just like in European Union countries, Extended Producer Responsibility regulations apply there […]

Mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G in Europe: Implementation deadlines

Date10 Jun 2024

CategoryE-commerce accounting

The European Union, striving to meet the challenges of the evolving digital economy, has proposed the “VAT in Digital Age” (ViDA) package. This initiative, presented by the European Commission in December 2022, aims to simplify […]

Amazon warehouses in Europe: What VAT rates apply in the countries where warehouses are located?

Date07 Jun 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Amazon is a leading player in the European e-commerce market and one of the most important trading platforms globally. It has a widely expanded network of warehouses in Europe, enabling fast delivery of products to […]

Business in a box: How to enter Amazon and eBay platforms?

Date06 Jun 2024

CategoryE-commerce

In today’s article, we will examine the potential of the German, Austrian, and Czech markets in terms of logistics in e-commerce cross-border sales, as well as strategies for starting e-export on Amazon and eBay. Enjoy […]

Intrastat in Spain: A comprehensive guide

Date05 Jun 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Intrastat is a statistical system used to monitor the flow of goods between European Union countries. In Spain, as in other EU countries, businesses are required to submit Intrastat declarations if their intra-community trade of […]

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 […]