VAT abroad
Today's marketplace makes selling internationally easier than ever before. But while cross-border trade continues to grow, the VAT rules remain surprisingly complex.
This is exactly where the experts at PIA Advisory make a difference. With comprehensive knowledge of every conceivable specialist field and international VAT regulations, they help structure your flows and returns to maximise advantages while ensuring compliance, wherever you operate.
VAT number in an EU member state.
Operating internationally means navigating different regulatory environments. But what does this mean for your business? When do you need a VAT number in another EU country? How do you handle foreign returns? And how can you ensure everything is processed correctly?
At PIA Advisory, we know the VAT legislation inside out—both the non-negotiable requirements and the structures that might benefit your specific situation. Our experts handle all the necessary paperwork, from securing your local VAT number to submitting periodic returns both at home and abroad.
PIA Advisory VAT abroad
Tax returns abroad.
Does your company operate internationally? Your VAT obligations depend on where you operate, what you sell, and who you sell it to—businesses or consumers.
When supplying goods or services to European businesses with valid VAT numbers, the general rule shifts VAT liability to the recipient—but watch out for the many exceptions to this principle!
PIA Advisory VAT abroad
Our PIA Advisory VAT experts help you organise and optimise your international VAT position—regardless of how, where, or with whom you do business.
Exemption from VAT.
For intra-community deliveries, foreign VAT exemption applies in the member state from which your goods are dispatched, provided you have a local VAT number. The legislation governing this exemption is based on the physical route of your goods—straightforward in theory, but often complex in practice.
When your goods don't follow exactly the same path as your invoicing, the VAT situation becomes significantly more complicated. This is due to the fact that in chain transactions, transport must be clearly allocated to a specific location. You may also want to consider whether a simplified triangulation scheme is an option.
PIA Advisory VAT abroad
Sound complicated? Not to worry. PIA Advisory’s VAT experts can analyse your administrative flows and streamline them to minimise additional obligations across member states.
Selling online?
From intra-community supplies to dropshipping: discover our specialised VAT services for e-commerce.
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