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EU VAT Registration

REGISTER FOR VAT ACROSS EUROPE — FULLY MANAGED, DOCUMENT-READY, AND COMPLIANT FROM DAY ONE
  • EU & Non-EU Companies Welcome
OVERVIEW

EU VAT Registration Services

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services across all European Union member states and the United Kingdom. Any business selling goods or services to customers in a country where it exceeds the local VAT registration threshold — or where it stores goods, operates a warehouse, or has a fixed establishment — is required to register for VAT in that country and collect and remit VAT on behalf of the local tax authority.

 

CORPEASE LEGAL provides fully managed EU VAT registration services across 14 countries, covering both EU member states and the United Kingdom. We handle the entire registration process on your behalf — from document preparation and certified translation through to submission and confirmation of your VAT number. Our flat-rate fee of US$ 650 per country covers the complete registration service with no hidden charges.

WHO NEEDS EU VAT REGISTRATION

Do You Need to Register for VAT?

EU VAT registration is required in a wide range of business situations. The most common scenarios include:

EU-Based Businesses

  • Storing goods or stock in another EU member state (e.g., Amazon FBA, 3PL warehouses)
  • Exceeding the EU-wide distance selling threshold of €10,000 in annual cross-border B2C sales
  • Making B2B supplies where the customer cannot apply the reverse charge mechanism
  • Operating a fixed establishment, branch, or warehouse in another EU country
  • Selling on marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Zalando) that require local VAT numbers for listing

Non-EU Businesses

  • Selling goods or digital services to EU consumers (B2C) — VAT registration required in at least one EU member state
  • Importing goods into the EU and selling directly to consumers
  • Storing goods in an EU fulfilment centre or warehouse for EU distribution
  • Providing digital services (e-books, software, streaming) to EU consumers
  • Operating through Amazon Pan-European FBA or similar cross-border fulfilment programs

OSS / IOSS Schemes

If you are an EU-based seller making cross-border B2C sales under €10,000 annually, or a non-EU seller of digital goods and imports under €150, you may qualify for the One Stop Shop (OSS) or Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) schemes instead of individual country VAT registration. CORPEASE advises on the most appropriate compliance route for your business during the free consultation.
VAT RATES BY COUNTRY

Standard VAT Rates & Registration Thresholds

The table below summarises the VAT rates and registration thresholds for all 14 countries in which CORPEASE provides VAT registration services.

Country

Standard Rate

Reduced Rates

Registration Threshold

Processing Time

🇩🇪 Germany

19%

7%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

6–10 weeks

🇫🇷 France

20%

10%, 5.5%, 2.1%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

6–10 weeks

🇳🇱 Netherlands

21%

9%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

4–8 weeks

🇮🇹 Italy

22%

10%, 5%, 4%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

6–10 weeks

🇪🇸 Spain

21%

10%, 4%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

4–8 weeks

🇷🇴 Romania

19%

9%, 5%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

4–6 weeks

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

20%

9%

€0 for non-EU; BGN 100,000 domestic threshold

3–5 weeks

🇭🇺 Hungary

27%

18%, 5%

€0 for non-EU; HUF 12,000,000 domestic threshold

4–6 weeks

🇬🇷 Greece

24%

13%, 6%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

4–8 weeks

🇦🇹 Austria

20%

13%, 10%

€0 for non-EU; €10,000 EU-wide threshold

6–8 weeks

🇨🇿 Czechia

21%

12%

€0 for non-EU; CZK 2,000,000 domestic threshold

4–8 weeks

🇵🇱 Poland

23%

8%, 5%

€0 for non-EU; PLN 200,000 domestic threshold

4–8 weeks

🇸🇪 Sweden

25%

12%, 6%

€0 for non-EU; SEK 120,000 domestic threshold

6–10 weeks

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20%

5%

£90,000 annual taxable turnover

4–6 weeks

Non-EU Businesses

Non-EU companies (including US, UK, and other third-country businesses) are generally required to register for VAT in any EU country where they store goods or make taxable supplies, with no minimum threshold applicable. Registration is required before the first taxable transaction in most cases.
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WHAT WE HANDLE

What CORPEASE Manages on Your Behalf

Full Transparency

Document Preparation

We prepare and organise all documentation required for VAT registration in your target country, including the VAT application form, company documents, and any supporting declarations.

Genuine Local Expertise

Application Tracking

We monitor the progress of your VAT application with the tax authority and follow up on any queries, additional document requests, or delays on your behalf.

Integrity Always

Certified Translation

Most EU tax authorities require all submitted documents to be in the national language. CORPEASE arranges certified translation of all required documents into the target country's language as part of the service.

Client-First Approach

VAT Number Confirmation

Once approved, we confirm your VAT number and registration certificate and provide you with the full registration documentation for your records.

Full Transparency

Submission to Tax Authority

We submit the completed application directly to the relevant tax authority in your target country — whether electronically or by physical mail, as required by the jurisdiction.

Deadline Driven

Ongoing VAT Filing (Optional)

Following registration, CORPEASE also provides EU VAT Report Filing services. You can engage us to handle your ongoing VAT return submissions across all registered countries. See our EU VAT Report Filing page for details.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents Required for VAT Registration

The documents required vary slightly by country, but the following are typically required for VAT registration in all 14 countries:

01

Certificate of Incorporation

Official company registration certificate issued by the company registry in your home country (e.g., Companies House certificate for UK companies, Certificate of Formation for US companies).

02

Articles of Association

The company’s constitutional document — Memorandum and Articles of Association, Statuten, Statuts, or equivalent depending on your home jurisdiction.

03

Home Country VAT Certificate

If your company is already VAT-registered in its home country, a copy of the VAT registration certificate is typically required by EU tax authorities.

04

Certificate of Good Standing

A certificate confirming the company is actively registered and in good standing with the commercial register in its home country. Issued by Companies House (UK), Secretary of State (US), or equivalent.

05

Director / Owner Identification

Certified copy of passport for the company director or authorised signatory. Some countries also require a certified utility bill or bank statement.

06

Proof of Business Activity

Evidence of the business activity requiring VAT registration — for example, an Amazon seller account confirmation, warehouse agreement, or sample invoice demonstrating taxable supplies.

07

Certified Translations

All documents not in the target country’s language must be accompanied by certified translations. CORPEASE arranges certified translation as part of the registration service.

08

Power of Attorney (where required)

Some countries require a signed Power of Attorney authorising CORPEASE to submit the VAT application on your behalf. We prepare this document for your signature.

Note

CORPEASE reviews your specific document requirements at the start of the engagement and advises you on exactly what is needed for each target country. Requirements may vary depending on your home jurisdiction and the nature of your business activities.
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Process

How EU VAT Registration Works

A clear, predictable process — so you always know what happens next.

01

Step one

Free Consultation

We assess your business model, trading activity, and target countries to determine where VAT registration is required and whether OSS or IOSS schemes may be more appropriate for your situation.

02

Step Two

Document Collection & Preparation

We provide you with a tailored document checklist for each target country. Once received, we prepare and organise all application documents and arrange certified translations into the relevant national language.

03

Step Three

Submission to Tax Authority

We submit the completed VAT registration application to the relevant tax authority in each target country — electronically where available, or by physical mail where required. We monitor the application and respond to any authority queries on your behalf.

04

Step Four

VAT Number Issued

Upon approval by the tax authority, your VAT registration certificate and official VAT number are issued. We confirm all details and provide you with the complete registration documentation. Processing time is typically 4 to 12 weeks depending on the country.
Pricing

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All prices are in US Dollars. The registration fee is a one-off charge per country and covers the complete registration service.

Service

Price

Type

EU VAT Registration — per country

US$ 650

One-off

Multi-country package (3+ countries)

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One-off

Fiscal Representation (where required)

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Annual

Ongoing VAT Return Filing

See EU VAT Report Filing page

Per return

What is included in US$ 650: Document preparation, certified translation of required documents, VAT application submission to the tax authority, application tracking, and VAT number confirmation. All government fees, if any, are additional and vary by country.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EU VAT registration?
VAT (Value Added Tax) registration is the process of obtaining a VAT identification number from the tax authority in a specific country, which authorises your business to charge, collect, and remit VAT on taxable sales in that country. Once registered, you must file periodic VAT returns and remit the collected VAT to the tax authority.
You are typically required to register for VAT in a country if you store goods there, exceed local or EU-wide sales thresholds, have a fixed establishment there, or sell to consumers in that country without the reverse charge mechanism applying. CORPEASE assesses your specific situation during the free consultation and advises on the correct registration obligations.
Since July 2021, the EU has applied a single cross-border B2C distance selling threshold of €10,000 per year across all EU member states combined. Once you exceed this threshold, you must either register for VAT in each country where your customers are located, or register for the Union OSS scheme (One Stop Shop) and file a single return covering all EU sales.
The One Stop Shop (OSS) is an EU scheme that allows businesses to file a single VAT return covering all B2C cross-border sales within the EU, instead of registering separately in each country. It is available to EU-established businesses and some non-EU businesses. However, if you store goods in another EU country, you must still register for VAT locally in that country — OSS does not cover goods already held in foreign stock. CORPEASE advises on whether OSS or individual country registration is appropriate for your business.
Processing times vary by country, ranging from approximately 3 weeks (Romania, Bulgaria) to 10 weeks (Germany, France, Sweden). Most countries require physical submission of documents to the tax authority by mail, which adds to processing time. CORPEASE monitors each application and keeps you informed throughout.
No. Non-EU companies from the US, UK, Asia, or anywhere else can register for VAT in EU member states. There is generally no minimum threshold for non-EU companies — registration is required before the first taxable transaction in most cases. Some EU countries also require non-EU businesses to appoint a fiscal representative.
A fiscal representative is a locally established entity that is jointly liable for the VAT obligations of a non-EU company in that country. Some EU member states require non-EU businesses to appoint a fiscal representative as a condition of VAT registration. CORPEASE advises on fiscal representation requirements for each target country and can arrange this service where needed.
The standard documents required are your Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, home country VAT certificate (if applicable), Certificate of Good Standing, director passport copy, and evidence of business activity requiring registration. CORPEASE reviews your specific requirements at the start of the engagement and provides a tailored checklist for each country.
Yes. Most EU tax authorities require all submitted documents to be in the national language of the country. CORPEASE arranges certified translation of all required documents as part of the US$ 650 registration fee. No additional translation fees are charged.
Yes. We regularly manage simultaneous VAT registrations across multiple countries for clients expanding into several EU markets at once. Multi-country packages are available — contact us for a combined quote.
Once your VAT number is confirmed, you can begin charging VAT on applicable sales in that country and are required to submit periodic VAT returns (monthly or quarterly depending on the country). CORPEASE provides ongoing EU VAT Report Filing services — see our EU VAT Report Filing page for details.

CORPEASE charges a flat fee of US$ 650 per country for the complete VAT registration service, including document preparation, certified translation, submission, tracking, and VAT number confirmation. Government fees, if any, are additional. Multi-country packages are available at a discounted rate — contact us for a quote.

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