Category: European VAT

How transforming your business to meet these new challenges might cause unexpected VAT liability When a crisis hits, the only way to thrive is usually to adapt and respond creatively to the challenges. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. We have not only seen a boom in ecommerce with traditional…

The waiving of import VAT on medical items in the EU will come as welcome relief to many As demand for supplies skyrockets, measures like this will be vital in supporting those in the fight against COVID-19. On 3rd April…

Why understanding VAT remains vital for ecommerce businesses  As the situation is constantly developing, this information is subject to change. We’ll keep this page as up to date as possible. Last updated: 21/04/2020 It’s understandable that VAT might not be your top priority right now….

What you need to know to get started on Amazon.nl Amazon has been making major announcements over the last few months about their most recent European expansion: the Netherlands. Sellers currently operating within the EU have been receiving information from Amazon on how to set…

What is the VAT On Electronic Commerce (VOEC) Scheme? Norway is updating it’s VAT systems for low value goods being imported directly to private customers. As of the 1st April 2020, the new VAT On Electronic Commerce (VOEC) scheme will come into force….

What will VAT compliance look like for you in 2021? If you are currently trading online in the EU and find new VAT regulations challenging to stay on top of, then this overview of upcoming major reforms of the European…

Will these changes to French VAT law affect your business? From January 1st 2020, the French tax authority will be making digital marketplaces jointly liable for the VAT due by sellers suspected of ignoring their French VAT obligations.   As a new year resolution, France is going on a real hunt for e-commerce fraudsters and online marketplaces are currently in the…

Germany requested by the EU to withdraw legal changes affecting EU e-commerce retailers This will probably come as a relief for many e-commerce sellers who dreaded having their accounts potentially shut on Ebay or Amazon German marketplaces.   In October 2019, the European Commission decided…

At the time of writing (8th April 2019), the UK will leave the European Union on Friday 12th April 2019. This will have an impact on: Importing and exporting goods from the EU to the UK Importing and exporting goods…

VAT Update 2019 UK VAT Update New VAT updates have been introduced by the European Union for businesses making digital sales to consumers across the EU. This should simplify the process for SME’s selling digital services cross-border. From January 1,…