Stock in a warehouse abroad
If Amazon FBA or a 3PL stores your goods in another country, you usually need a VAT number there before your first sale. There is no threshold for foreign sellers.
Read: Amazon FBA and VAT →VAT registration by country
Find out when you need a local VAT number and how we get it for you.
VAT registration in United Kingdom20% standard rateThe UK left the EU VAT system on 1 January 2021, so EU registrations and OSS do not cover UK sales.How to register →
VAT registration in Germany19% standard rateGermany is the largest eCommerce market in the EU and the country where many marketplace sellers first hold stock.How to register →
VAT registration in France20% standard rateFrance is one of the biggest online retail markets in Europe and a common Amazon fulfilment location.How to register →
VAT registration in Spain21% standard rateSpain combines a 21% standard rate with quarterly returns for most sellers, plus an annual summary and EC Sales List when you move goods across borders.How to register →
VAT registration in Italy22% standard rateItaly has the highest standard VAT rate of the countries we cover at 22%, and some of the most detailed reporting.How to register →
VAT registration in Poland23% standard ratePoland is a key logistics hub, with Amazon fulfilment centres serving Germany and the wider EU.How to register →
VAT registration in Czech Republic21% standard rateThe Czech Republic is an important fulfilment location for sellers serving German customers.How to register →
VAT registration in Austria20% standard rateAustria is a natural next step for sellers already established in Germany, with similar rules but its own 20% standard rate and reduced rates of 13% and 10%.How to register →
VAT registration in Ireland23% standard rateIreland is the main English-speaking country in the EU and is often chosen as an EU base by UK businesses.How to register →
Know the rules
Three VAT rules that catch online sellers out
Most sellers learn about VAT from a marketplace warning or a letter from a tax office. These are the situations to watch.
Over €10,000 of EU cross-border sales
Above this EU-wide threshold you must charge the customer's local VAT rate. The One-Stop-Shop lets you report it all in one return.
Read: OSS vs local registration →Selling into the UK from abroad
Overseas sellers have no UK registration threshold. Marketplaces collect VAT on some sales, but UK stock and imports usually still need a UK VAT number.
Read: UK VAT for overseas sellers →Ready to sort out your VAT?
Book a free consultation. A local VAT expert will tell you exactly where you need to register and what it will cost.