VAT in Europe - News

Impact of the VAT-OSS procedure on foreign sales in the e-commerce industry

Date10 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT-OSS, being a key element of the VAT package for e-commerce introduced in July 2021, facilitates VAT-related requirements for companies selling goods and services to consumers in other EU countries. The procedure allows e-commerce businesses […]

VAT tax in Germany 2024: A guide for e-commerce sellers

Date09 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Germany, being one of the largest e-commerce markets in Europe, attracts the attention of many sellers from around the world. However, before you start your business in this market, it is essential to understand the […]

Taxation of VAT on sales of goods to the UK

Date08 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Brexit has caused complications related to the taxation of sales of goods to Great Britain and the settlement of UK VAT. The methods of VAT settlement returns for sales to the UK vary and depend […]

New INTRASTAT requirements in Denmark

Date05 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Intrastat is a statistical system used to monitor the trade of goods between European Union countries. In Denmark, as in other EU member states, Intrastat allows the Danish statistical office (Statistics Denmark) to track the […]

UK VAT registration

Date03 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Many e-commerce entities sell their services outside the European Union, such as to the UK. However, after Brexit, i.e. the UK’s exit from the EU, the rules for selling to the UK and the financial […]

VAT registration in Germany for the e-commerce sector – key information and important changes for 2024

Date02 Apr 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

One of the key aspects that e-commerce entrepreneurs face when planning to expand into the German market is the process of registering for VAT in Germany. Germany’s expanding e-commerce market is attracting entrepreneurs from around […]

VAT registration in European Union countries

Date29 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

VAT registration in various European countries is a process that requires not only a general knowledge of the tax system, but also a deep knowledge of local tax laws. Each country has its own unique […]

DHL opens new international logistics center in Poznan

Date27 Mar 2024

CategoryE-commerce

DHL has officially opened a new international logistics center in Robakowo near Poznan. It is the result of a joint venture between DHL eCommerce, Post + Parcel Germany and DHL Freight. According to DHL, the […]

Luxembourg VAT rates update as of January 1, 2024

Date26 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Luxembourg, a small country in the center of Europe, has attracted e-commerce attention for years thanks to its friendly tax regulations. In 2024, there was a return to the previously applicable rate, which was temporarily […]

VAT settlement abroad – key aspects for e-commerce sellers

Date25 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Accounting for VAT abroad is becoming increasingly common with the growing popularity of e-commerce in the international arena. For e-commerce entrepreneurs, the need to properly settle VAT in transactions with customers outside the country is […]

Poland’s VAT rate change on food from April 1, 2024: Impact on e-commerce

Date22 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The Ministry of Finance recently announced a decision to raise the VAT rate on basic food products from April 1, 2024. Instead of the previous zero VAT rate, which had been in effect since February […]

VAT registration in Slovakia for e-commerce sector – key issues for online entrepreneurs

Date21 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, access to international markets has become an integral element of many entrepreneurs’ strategies. Slovakia, as an integral part of the European business landscape, offers attractive opportunities for the e-commerce […]

Benefits of registering for local VAT abroad for e-commerce companies

Date20 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

With the global growth of e-commerce, more and more companies are choosing to sell their products abroad. One important step they can take is to register for local VAT in the country to which they […]

VAT Registration in Spain - key steps and information for the e-commerce sector

VAT registration in Spain for the e-commerce sector – key steps and information

Date19 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

The expansion of e-commerce opens up global markets for entrepreneurs, facilitating the expansion into new territories and reaching a wide range of customers. However, one of the key aspects of expanding business is understanding and […]

Increase of INTRASTAT thresholds in Bulgaria

Date18 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

In today’s integrated European Union market, companies involved in international trade must focus not only on offering competitive products and services, but also on staying compliant with statistical and tax regulations. One requirement that often […]

Estonia’s VAT rate increase in 2024

Date15 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

Driven by the need for national security and aiming for a balanced budget, Estonia has reformed its tax system. One of the key changes is the increase in the VAT rate from 20% to 22%, […]

Changes to impost and exports value thresholds in the Intrastat system for the Czech Republic

Changes to import and export value thresholds in the INTRASTAT system for the Czech Republic

Date13 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

As of Jan. 1, 2024, new regulations went into effect in the Czech Republic to increase import and export value thresholds, which were approved by the government in order to streamline the INTRASTAT trade statistics […]

Intra-Community VAT number (EU VAT) and how to check it

Date12 Mar 2024

CategoryVAT Compliance, VAT OSS and Export

In today’s e-commerce environment, where businesses operate internationally, transactions across national borders are inevitable. In such a context, knowing the procedure for checking the intra-Community VAT number (EU VAT) is crucial for e-commerce sellers operating […]