Shopify VAT Services for International Sellers

We support thousands of ecommerce brands with VAT registrations, filing returns and expert advice. We love VAT so you don’t have to.

Selling through Shopify can create VAT obligations when you sell internationally, ship to EU or UK customers, store goods overseas or need to charge the correct VAT rate at checkout. SimplyVAT helps Shopify sellers with VAT registration, VAT returns, OSS, IOSS, VAT numbers and cross-border VAT compliance.

Shopify VAT Made Simple

If you’ve got customers in Europe, you’ve got VAT obligations. What you have to do isn’t always clear, which is why we’re here to make it simple.

Cross-Border VAT Compliance

Using Printify in Europe? Or maybe you’re thinking of expanding into the EU? Get your VAT questions answered by an expert who’s been working in VAT for decades. We’re here to help you work out what you need to do and where to be VAT compliant.

Accurate VAT Returns

Once you’re registered for VAT or one of the One Stop Shop schemes, you’ll need to file a periodic return. They can take a lot of time, or we can handle it for you. We’ve got loads of experience and our API means we can pull your sales data straight from your store. You’ll know that your VAT returns are accurate without having to do any heavy lifting.

Import VAT Sorted

Don’t get tripped up on Import VAT. We can help you work out the most efficient way to handle it (like with IOSS or Postponed VAT Accounting) and help you get a refund from when you’ve been the importer of record.

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SimplyVat made the whole process very Simple, leaving me to concentrate on what I was good at, building my business.

Mark, UK

What Is Shopify VAT?

Shopify VAT is the VAT setup and compliance process for stores selling taxable goods or services through Shopify. Your VAT obligations depend on where your business is based, where your customers are located, where your goods are stored and whether you need local VAT registration, OSS or IOSS.

Do You Need a VAT Number for Shopify?

You do not need a VAT number just to open a Shopify store, but you may need one before charging VAT or selling into certain countries. Shopify sellers may need VAT registration if they exceed a VAT threshold, store goods overseas, sell to EU or UK customers, or need to collect VAT at checkout.

How To Add VAT On Shopify?

To add VAT on Shopify, go to your Shopify tax settings, choose the country or region where you need to collect VAT, and enter the correct VAT registration details. Shopify can help calculate VAT at checkout, but your business still needs to know which VAT registrations, rates and reporting rules apply.

Shopify EU VAT, OSS and IOSS

Shopify sellers trading in Europe may need EU VAT compliance support, especially when selling cross-border. OSS can help report certain EU B2C sales through one VAT return, while IOSS can help non-EU sellers collect VAT at checkout on eligible low-value imports into the EU.

Do you need IOSS or OSS?

It takes less than a minute to find out which EU VAT scheme would work best for your Shopify store with our quiz.

Find out now

Shopify VAT FAQs

Do I need a VAT number for Shopify?

You don’t need a VAT number to set up a Shopify store, but you might need to register for VAT depending on:

Where your customers are
Where you’re based
Where your goods are stored
Whether you cross a turnover threshold

How to add VAT on Shopify

To add VAT on Shopify, you first need to set up VAT in the settings. Go to Settings > Taxes and Duties. In the countries/region section, select where you’re selling. Click “Collect VAT” and enter your VAT number. Shopify will then automatically calculate and apply the correct VAT rates at checkout based on your customers’ locations.

How to charge VAT on Shopify

Shopify will automatically charge your customers their local VAT rate once you’ve entered your VAT number in the Tax settings. You may need to set up tax overrides for your products if a country’s standard rate doesn’t apply.

Is there VAT on Shopify fees?

Shopify charges VAT on its fees if you’re based in Ireland or Switzerland. If you’re based in the UK or the rest of the EU, Shopify doesn’t charge VAT but you’ll have to account for it on your VAT return via the reverse charge mechanism.

Save time on monthly returns with Tribexa

We built our VAT platform so you could do less paperwork. Connect Tribexa to your Shopify store and our API will automatically send us your sales data. We then do your return and upload in into Tribexa for your approval.

Do less paperwork

Customer Reviews

ELElena

“SimpleVAT.eu’s user-friendly system simplified my Bulgarian store’s VAT.”

I recently started working with SimpleVAT.eu, and they helped me set up an online store for my Bulgarian company. I must say, they did an amazing job!

I recently started working with SimpleVAT.eu, and they helped me set up an online store for my Bulgarian company. I must say, they did an amazing job! The team was extremely attentive to detail and made additional customizations to meet the specific needs of my store. Their system is incredibly user-friendly, generating all the necessary reports seamlessly. You can issue invoices and receipts automatically or manually, and it’s compatible with various platforms. What I appreciate the most is that their solution allows my online store to function in Bulgaria without the need for a physical cash register, which was my primary goal. Additionally, my company plans to sell products in other EU countries, and SimpleVAT.eu guided me through the procedures and requirements, making the process much easier to understand. I highly recommend SimpleVAT.eu to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient solution for their e-commerce business in Bulgaria or the EU.

Mattia

“The onboarding process was smooth and clearly explained.”

I've just started my collaboration with SimplyVAT, and I must say the onboarding process has been excellent. Every step was smooth and clearly explained

I've just started my collaboration with SimplyVAT, and I must say the onboarding process has been excellent. Every step was smooth and clearly explained, making it easy to get everything set up. The customer team has been incredibly supportive, always available to answer my questions, and they are very attentive to detail. So far, it's been a great experience, and I feel confident moving forward with their support!

Wes

“SimplyVAT’s professional team made VAT compliance effortless.”

SimpyVat has been a crucial partner for our international business needs. Polite, punctual and professional, you really can't ask for more.

SimpyVat has been a crucial partner for our international business needs. Polite, punctual and professional, you really can't ask for more.

SimplyVAT customer

“SimplyVAT simplified VAT registrations in two EU countries.”

Great team at SimpleVAT who have helped us get sales tax registrations in two EU countries, and our EORI number application. A very tricky process,

Great team at SimpleVAT who have helped us get sales tax registrations in two EU countries, and our EORI number application. A very tricky process, but SimplyVAT have held our hands to make it as smooth as possible.

SimplyVAT customer

“SimplyVAT guided us seamlessly through German VAT registrations.”

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.

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!

ELElena

“SimplyVAT.eu’s user-friendly system simplified my Bulgarian store’s VAT.”

I recently started working with SimpleVAT.eu, and they helped me set up an online store for my Bulgarian company. I must say, they did an amazing job!

I recently started working with SimpleVAT.eu, and they helped me set up an online store for my Bulgarian company. I must say, they did an amazing job! The team was extremely attentive to detail and made additional customizations to meet the specific needs of my store. Their system is incredibly user-friendly, generating all the necessary reports seamlessly. You can issue invoices and receipts automatically or manually, and it’s compatible with various platforms. What I appreciate the most is that their solution allows my online store to function in Bulgaria without the need for a physical cash register, which was my primary goal. Additionally, my company plans to sell products in other EU countries, and SimpleVAT.eu guided me through the procedures and requirements, making the process much easier to understand. I highly recommend SimpleVAT.eu to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient solution for their e-commerce business in Bulgaria or the EU.