EU VAT Guide

VAT Registration in the EU

Navigate thresholds, fiscal rep rules, timelines, and filing requirements for all 27 EU member states.

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Before registering locally: consider OSS

The EU One Stop Shop lets you register once and file one quarterly return for all EU B2C sales. Under €10,000/year? No registration needed at all.

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All 27 EU Member States

Click any country for the full VAT registration guide, rates, deadlines, and compliance requirements.

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France
EUR
20%
VAT rate
Fiscal rep required4–8 weeks
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Sweden
SEK
25%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Germany
EUR
19%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.3–6 weeks
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Spain
EUR
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.3–6 weeks
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Italy
EUR
22%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.4–8 weeks
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Netherlands
EUR
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Belgium
EUR
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Poland
PLN
23%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Portugal
EUR
23%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.3–5 weeks
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Austria
EUR
20%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.3–5 weeks
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Ireland
EUR
23%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Denmark
DKK
25%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Finland
EUR
25.5%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Greece
EUR
24%
VAT rate
Fiscal rep required4–8 weeks
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Czech Republic
CZK
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Hungary
HUF
27%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.3–5 weeks
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Romania
RON
19%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.4–8 weeks
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Bulgaria
BGN
20%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Croatia
EUR
25%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Slovakia
EUR
23%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Slovenia
EUR
22%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Lithuania
EUR
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.1–3 weeks
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Latvia
EUR
21%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.1–3 weeks
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Estonia
EUR
22%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.1–3 weeks (fully digital)
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Luxembourg
EUR
17%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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Malta
EUR
18%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–3 weeks
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Cyprus
EUR
19%
VAT rate
No fiscal rep req.2–4 weeks
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EU VAT Registration FAQ

Do I need to register for VAT in each EU country separately?+
Not always. The EU One Stop Shop (OSS) lets you register once and report VAT on all B2C cross-border sales. But if you store goods locally (e.g., Amazon FBA) you need separate local registrations.
What is the EU VAT registration threshold?+
For cross-border B2C sales: €10,000/year combined across all EU countries. Below this, charge your own country's VAT. Above it, register for OSS or locally. Non-EU companies have no threshold.
Which EU countries require a fiscal representative for non-EU companies?+
France and Greece mandate a fiscal representative for non-EU companies. Finland and Belgium strongly recommend one. The fiscal rep is jointly liable for your VAT.
Can I use one VAT number for all 27 EU countries?+
No. Each EU country issues its own VAT number. OSS gives you one return but doesn't replace local registrations.

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