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December 10, 2025
Top 10 VAT Audit Questions Answered
VAT audits can be really stressful, so it’s no wonder we get so many questions about them. Knowledge is power, so we’ve answered the most common VAT audit procedure questions in one place for your reference.  VAT Audit Questions and Answers  What triggers a VAT audit for an ecommerce business selling in multiple countries?  Getting […]


November 20, 2025
How to Get a VAT Refund in Europe
There are three ways for your business to get a VAT refund in the European Union: On your VAT return, the EU VAT Refund Scheme, and 13th Directive reclaims. Which you can use will depend on where your business is based and whether your business is registered for VAT. How do VAT Refunds work?  The […]


November 14, 2025
IOSS Number FAQs
Getting an IOSS number can be a key part of shipping orders to the EU. We’ve answered all the most frequently asked questions about them to help you understand how they work.  What happens if my IOSS number is valid, but EU customs still stop the shipment?  Even if you have a valid IOSS number, […]


November 6, 2025
Amazon VAT FAQs
Have you been thinking about starting to sell on Amazon internationally? We’ve answered all the most common questions sellers have about Amazon VAT and selling to Europe.  If Amazon collects VAT under OSS for some orders, do I still need to register for VAT in each EU country where my FBA stock is stored?  Yes. […]


October 28, 2025
What is Postponed VAT Accounting?
Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) is a system that allows you to pay all your import VAT on your VAT return. You might also see it called “import deferral”. Usually, you’d have to pay it up front when you import something.   If you import a lot to a single country, PVA can be a real […]
Jennifer Budd

September 30, 2025
What is Import VAT and How Does it Work?
Import VAT is a tax charged on goods being imported into the EU and the UK. It’s a percentage rate calculated on the CIF value (customs value) of the goods.  What is Import VAT?  Essentially, import VAT is the VAT (Value Added Tax) you pay on imports. VAT is a consumption tax that’s applied at […]


September 23, 2025
Shopify VAT: A Guide to Compliantly Selling Cross-Border [2026]
 This guide explains:  Shopify today is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms. Inspired by poor experiences shopping for snowboarding gear online, three Canadians created Shopify in 2004. The platform has gone from strength to strength, doubling its number of online merchants each year. Shopify in 2025 has over 5 million active stores currently operating. […]


September 19, 2025
Nine VAT Compliance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Expanding your ecommerce business internationally opens exciting growth opportunities, but it also introduces complex tax obligations. One of the most critical areas to get right is VAT compliance. Unfortunately, many businesses unknowingly make costly mistakes that can lead to penalties, audits, and reputational damage.  This article explores the most common VAT pitfalls ecommerce sellers face and […]


August 20, 2025
What is a Fiscal Representative? 
A fiscal representative is a locally appointed business or individual that is typically jointly liable for any Value Added Tax (VAT) owed by a non-EU taxpayer. Some European countries require foreign businesses to appoint a fiscal representative before they can register for VAT. Generally, it’s a requirement of EU (European Union) Member States, but in […]


July 25, 2025
What is the Reverse Charge Mechanism?
The reverse charge mechanism is an EU VAT rule that makes reporting VAT on some transactions a little simpler. It was originally introduced to help prevent VAT fraud. You’re most likely to encounter the reverse charge mechanism if your business is B2B. The most common transactions that the reverse charge mechanism applies to are:  You might […]
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