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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
E-Invoicing in Germany 2026 – Mandatory B2B Requirements, Timeline and Formats
Date23 May 2024
CategoryE-commerce accounting
E-invoicing has been a mandatory component of Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions in Germany since November 2020. The next major phase — mandatory B2B e-invoicing — is now actively rolling out, with […]
Germany VAT 2026 – Rates, Registration and Tax Obligations for E-commerce Sellers
Date09 Apr 2024
Germany remains one of the largest e-commerce markets in Europe and a key destination for online sellers looking to expand internationally. However, operating in the German market requires a solid […]
VAT Registration in Germany for E-Commerce Businesses in 2026 – Key Information and Practical Guidance
Date02 Apr 2024
One of the key aspects that e-commerce entrepreneurs face when expanding into the German market is understanding the VAT registration process in Germany. As Europe’s largest economy and one of […]
VAT in Germany 2026 – Registration, Rates and Compliance for E-Commerce
Date20 Feb 2024
CategoryE-commerce accounting
Every e-commerce business planning to expand into the German market must be aware of the tax obligations that come with it. Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Decree announced for call-off stock
Date21 Nov 2017
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 stock in Germany. Goods which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]