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Amazon FBA Pan-EU and VAT

Selling with Amazon’s Pan-European FBA service speeds up delivery for your European customers. With a better experience for your customers comes a VAT obligation for you. Every VAT registration requires you to periodically file a VAT return (usually monthly), and Pan-EU FBA requires multiple registrations.
VAT doesn’t have to be a lot of work, though – we're here to do it for you.

When do Amazon Sellers need to register for VAT?

Your business is unique, and that means when you need to register is dependent on your specific circumstances. You can take our EU VAT Quiz to find out if you need to register, but here are the three most common reasons:

You're Holding Stock in the EU
You're Based in the EU
You're Importing Goods into the EU
Using Pan-EU means holding stock in Amazon fulfilment centers and warehouses across Europe. Holding stock in an EU country means you need to register for VAT
Register for the One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme to report VAT on cross-border sales to countries where you’re not VAT registered

If you import goods into the EU with the intention of selling them, you’ll have to register for VAT (you’ll also need an EORI number)

The Guide to EU VAT for Ecommerce Businesses

Working out what rules apply to you and what you need to do can be pretty complicated, so we’ve made it simpler. Learn all the basics from our EU VAT guide - it’s EU VAT, specifically for ecommerce businesses.
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VAT Basics for Amazon Sellers

Want to sell internationally on Amazon? Get all your most pressing VAT questions answered, so you have all the info you need to get started.
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All you’ll need to do is approve your return

Make VAT even easier by connecting your store to our VAT platform, Tribexa. Our API will automatically send our team your sales data so we can get your returns sorted without your having to do anything. Once we’re done, you can log into Tribexa to view your finished return, and with a single click approve it for submission.

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Amazon VAT FAQs

How do I get an EORI number?

We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

How do I get an EORI number
What’s the cost of an EORI number?
EORI number processing time:

We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

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You don’t need a VAT number to start selling on Amazon. However, you might end up needing one if:

  • You pass a turnover threshold
  • You store goods in the UK or EU

For example, if you sell to customers in the UK or EU, local VAT rules may require you to register. Amazon may also ask for a VAT number to comply with tax laws or allow full access to its services.

Yes. In countries where VAT is applicable, Amazon includes VAT in the listed price.
Yes, Amazon charges VAT on FBA fees. The VAT rate local to you or the marketplace you’re selling on is added to your fees. If you’re registered for VAT, you should be able to claim it back on your VAT return. Amazon may also reverse-charge the amount, depending on where you’re based.
Yes, though the fees tend to be listed ex-VAT as the amount of VAT applied will depend on where you’re based.

The Pan-EU countries are:

  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • The Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • Belgium
  • Poland
  • The Czech Republic
  • Ireland

The Czech Republic doesn’t have an Amazon storefront but has a fulfilment centre. Since the UK is no longer part of the EU, you will need to either ship inventory to fulfilment centres in the UK or use Remote Fulfilment between the UK and the EU.

There's no single EU VAT number, so you'll need to register in every country where you have a VAT obligation. That means depending on your situation, you might have eight or nine VAT numbers.
Penalties vary by country and can include fines, interest, and VAT refunds being denied. When you haven't registered when you should have, some countries might reduce or waive the penalty amount if you make a voluntary disclosure.
How long it takes for Amazon sellers to register for VAT depends on which country you're registering in. Each tax authority has different timelines and they range from a few weeks to a few months.

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Customer Reviews

Monika Milcarz, GB
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We are using the Simply Vat service for ages. They never let us down. Very reliable and responsible company with great customer managers. Highly recommended.
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We are using the SimplyVAT service for ages. They never let us down. Very reliable and responsible company with great customer managers. Highly recommended.


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Brilliant support!
I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT -
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I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT - from the initial client call, to signing up, to registering with the EU for VAT - I've had excellent support.

Especially the calls I have had with Tamara and Debbie have been priceless, they walked me through my VAT return step-by-step, using language I could understand (translating TAX-lingo whenever needed).

With their guidance and reassurance I feel confident my business will run smoothly, with all EU VAT requirements met. Can't recommend SimplyVAT enough


Michael
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James
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Working with SimplyVAT has been a game-changer for our business. Their team is incredibly responsive, ensuring all our VAT filings are submitted on time without any hassle.
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“Their clear guidance turned VAT complexity into a manageable task.”
I was dreading dealing with VAT for our growing e-commerce business, but SimplyVAT made it so much easier. T
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Mark
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SimplyVAT has been a fantastic partner for our business. Their team is always proactive, answering questions before we even ask them, and their expertise
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“SimplyVAT’s platform made VAT compliance simple and stress-free.”
Really smooth process from start to finish. I represent a Kiwi company entering the EU market and looked around at options for helping sort VAT.
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Really smooth process from start to finish. I represent a Kiwi company entering the EU market and looked around at options for helping sort VAT. SimplyVAT were excellent right from the start - making what would have been a very complicated process simple and clear. Clear communication and a nice backend portal made the process run smoothly.


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David
“Vittoria’s exceptional care ensures our VAT filings are always on track.”
We have been working with Simply VAT for years now. We always get a great service from them and Vittoria always looks after our account really well.
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We have been working with Simply VAT for years now. We always get a great service from them and Vittoria always looks after our account really well.


Anthony
“Vittoria’s thorough communication restored our faith in SimplyVAT’s service.”
Our account manager, Vittoria, provides a consistently high level of communication and service, which. She is very quick at replying and is very thorough in her responses as well.
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Naja
“SimplyVAT translated complex EU VAT lingo into clear guidance for my Amazon FBA business.”
I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT
Read More..

I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT - from the initial client call, to signing up, to registering with the EU for VAT - I've had excellent support. Especially the calls I have had with Tamara and Debbie have been priceless, they walked me through my VAT return step-by-step, using language I could understand (translating TAX-lingo whenever needed). With their guidance and reassurance I feel confident my business will run smoothly, with all EU VAT requirements met. Can't recommend SimplyVAT enough.


SimplyVAT customer
“SimplyVAT streamlined VAT compliance for my Amazon FBA sales across Europe.”
Simply VAT have been great! They helped us obtain our German local and OSS VAT registrations and were incredibly helpful in guiding us through the entire process.
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Simply VAT have been great! They helped us obtain our German local and OSS VAT registrations and were incredibly helpful in guiding us through the entire process. They are always efficient with our VAT Returns and very responsive to any questions we have. Thank you!


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