How to develop e-commerce sales in Germany: Online store vs. marketplace
Date14 Aug 2024
CategoryE-commerce
Expanding into the German market is a step that can bring many benefits to Polish entrepreneurs. Germany, as one of the wealthiest countries in Europe, offers enormous potential for online...
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Rules for VAT refund from Germany
Date05 Aug 2024
A VAT refund from Germany is an essential aspect for entrepreneurs making purchases in this country. This process is regulated by the Council Directive 2008/9/EC of 12 February 2008, which...
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The most popular marketplaces in Germany
Date30 Jul 2024
CategoryE-commerce
The German e-commerce market is experiencing dynamic growth, attracting an increasing number of consumers and sellers. This growth leads to an increase in the number of transactions and opens new...
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German e-commerce market: Key trends and challenges in 2024
Date16 Jul 2024
CategoryE-commerce
The German e-commerce market, one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy, continues to evolve, adapting to changing consumer needs and technological innovations. In 2024, its value is expected...
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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...
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Intrastat thresholds in Germany 2024: Requirements and procedures for e-commerce
Date23 Apr 2024
Germany, as one of the largest economies in Europe and the world, plays a crucial role in international trade. Their strategic location, strong logistics infrastructure, and developed e-commerce sector make...
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VAT tax in Germany 2024: A guide for e-commerce sellers
Date09 Apr 2024
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...
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VAT registration in Germany for the e-commerce sector – key information and important changes for 2024
Date02 Apr 2024
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...
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VAT ALERT – German sales tax will be reduced to 16% from 1st July 2020
Date09 Jun 2020
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...
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Amazon.de easily the largest in Germany
Date04 Oct 2018
Categoryamavat Announcement - news
As per previously years, new research published by EHI and Statista has revealed that Amazon.de is by far the largest online shop of Germany. As the total turnover has reached...
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There will be tax cuts, not tax hikes for Germany’s new coalition government
Date02 Feb 2018
Germany’s three political parties set to form the next governing coalition have agreed to decrease the solidarity tax burden, according to the text of the recently released agreement. This solidarity...
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Germany – Tax News
Date21 Nov 2017
Decree announced for call-off stock On the 10th October, 2017 the German Federal Ministry of Finance announced a decree to permit a VAT registration exemption for foreign companies holding call-off...
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amavat® welcomes two new German partner firms
Date15 Nov 2017
Categoryamavat Announcement - news
amavat® welcomes two new German partner firms to our exceptional offering across Europe – HLB Dr. Schumacher & Partner GmbH (Düsseldorf) and Truehand Weser-Ems GmbH (Oldenburg). Firstly, we have HLB...
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Germany has new Annual VAT return deadlines
Date08 Aug 2017
The German authorities have confirmed an extended deadline for annual VAT returns, when these filings are done directly by the taxpayer, they will now be due by 31st July of...
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Germany Intrastat threshold rise to €800,000
Date25 Sep 2015
German is to increase its Intrastat arrivals (Eingang) threshold from €500,000 to €800,000 per annum from 1 January 2016. There will be no increase to the dispatches (Versand) threshold of...
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