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Outstanding VAT consultancy for international companies
International VAT rules and regulations are in constant flux, and full compliance grows more challenging by the day. With our VAT consultancy services, staying ahead of the curve will be easy.
Why ask us for advice
Global competence
Our knowledge covers many countries and business types, and we can provide advice on a vast number of VAT-related topics.
Eagerness to help
We can answer specific questions or perform an extensive analysis, complete with suggestions on how to improve your VAT position.
Personalized guidance
Each company is unique, and our specialists will tailor their counsel to the needs of your business.
We expand our competence
We constantly update our knowledge to stay on top of changes in international VAT rules and regulations and give you the best possible advice.
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What is VAT?
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a common kind of consumption tax, typically added to the price of goods and services that consumers purchase. Most countries (including all EU member states) charge VAT in some shape or form, and Value Added Tax makes up a large part of their revenue.
How does VAT work?
VAT is paid on the customer side, meaning that you add VAT to the cost of the goods and services that you sell. When the time comes to file your VAT returns, you deliver the total value of VAT charged on a country’s territory to that country’s government, while following the local regulations.
What is a VAT identification number?
A VAT identification number, VAT registration number, or VAT number is a unique number that serves to identify either a taxable person (business) or a non-taxable legal entity that was registered for VAT.
Will the same VAT number work in all EU member states?
No. Each EU state will issue a different national VAT number to every business that successfully applies for it. In practice, if your company sells goods or services in different EU member states, you will probably need to get a VAT number with each of them.
Do all EU member states follow the same VAT regulations?
Not yet. Differences still exist, be they in local e-commerce laws, documentation format, filing processes, or entirely different factors. Furthermore, these local VAT regulations might be subject to change at any point in the future.
Do VAT rates differ by EU member state?
They do, as each EU country has its own tax authority, and this authority determines the local tax rate. The rates vary, but typically hover between 0 and 27% of the value of all goods and services sold on the country’s soil. In addition, some member states may have special, reduced rates for certain goods or services, or even exempt them from VAT.
This means that, as a company doing business in several EU countries, you will be required to calculate (and subsequently pay) your VAT totals separately for each country that you sell goods or services in. You will still be able to file them as part of a single VAT report, though.
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