Knowledge Base - VAT in Europe
European VAT considerations
- VAT invoicing
- Distance selling of goods
- Registering for VAT in multiple countries
- Registering for a VAT number and filing VAT returns
- VAT on imports and exports
- VAT coverage and VAT rates
VAT in Europe - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- How is VAT charged?
- Is it possible to get combined multiple shipments from a single order on to one invoice?
- Can I get my VAT invoicing automated for my FBA orders on Amazon?
- How much do you charge for professional fees in each country?
- What are the German VAT invoice requirements?
- When do you need to VAT register in another EU country?
EORI General Information
- Who must have an EORI number?
- How can I obtain an EORI number?
- Can I decline the use of an EORI number?
- Do I, as a foreign economic operator, need an EORI number?
- Do I, as a private individual, need an EORI number? What if I have an indirect/direct representative or a data transmission service provider (DÜD) represent me in customs matters?
- Do I need an EORI number for postal services or when travelling?
Frequently asked questions about Intrastat declarations
- If the VAT ID of my/our business changes, for example, due to a merger or a split, should we notify Customs about it? It is conceivable to submit Intrastat declarations without disruption under a new VAT identification number?
- My/Our business exports to other EU Member States have reduced considerably and are now lower than the threshold value. How much longer do I/we have to continue submitting Intrastat declarations?
- My/Our business has offices in different parts of one EU country. Can each office give their own Intrastat declaration?
- Our business has started importing goods from other EU countries. How should our business register as an Intrastat declarant?
- We have up to now used a representative, but now we would like to submit Intrastat declarations ourselves. Should we notify Customs about this?
- A declaration we sent to Customs contains errors. How long do we have to correct a declaration?