Apply for a VAT number

Do you need a VAT number because you stock up abroad, sell through marketplaces like Amazon, Zalando, eBay, or Otto, or exceed European thresholds? If so, we can easily request it for you.

Do you want to enter new international markets worry-free? Let us apply for your VAT number and take care of the administrative hassle!

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How long does it take to receive a VAT number?

The provided timeframes are estimates and may vary due to different governmental procedures.

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On average 10-12 weeks

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8-12 weeks

Staxxer Austria

6-8 weeks

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On average 4-6 weeks

Staxxer Netherlands

2-4 weeks

Staxxer Europe

Amazon FBA

These registrations are included in the Pan-European package

With this package, we handle all the registrations in one go, so you can start doing business immediately with Amazon’s Pan-European package.

You get the following registrations with the Pan-European package:

What if I don’t have a VAT registration abroad?

If you have stock stored abroad, you are still liable for VAT, which includes registration and filings. Failing to file these declarations results in a surcharge.

This surcharge is always accompanied by a €68 late declaration penalty. Additionally, a fine for non-payment, underpayment, or late payment can amount to 3% of the owed amount, ranging from a minimum of €50 to a maximum of €5,514.

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When do I need a VAT number?

There are several situations in which you need a foreign VAT number:

  • When you store stock abroad.
  • When you exceed certain European VAT thresholds, you need a local VAT number.

Even when you sell through Amazon FBA (including Amazon Pan-European), you need local VAT registrations. When you sell through Amazon FBA, you give Amazon permission to redistribute your inventory to fulfillment centers. Therefore, you need a VAT registration in each of these countries.

Don’t worry, Staxxer can apply for VAT numbers in any EU member state. Even if the EU country where you need a registration is not listed here, we can handle it for you.


How does the VAT process work?

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Apply for your VAT number with Staxxer

Dispatched within 24 hours.

2

Leave the paperwork to us.

We've got you covered.

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Done, you have a VAT number!

Ready for a smooth international start.

Cross-border sales from €229

Do you need a VAT number because you are stocking up abroad, selling through platforms like Amazon, Shopify, or Bol.com, or exceeding European thresholds?

If so, we can request it for you. Expand internationally with our competitive rates, expert support, and personal service.

The benefits

Why Staxxer?

Simple, efficient, and always up-to-date: With Staxxer, you’re always one step ahead.

Connected to your sales channels.

All VAT flows in one place.

Always personal support.

We speak your language.

VAT compliant & worry-free.

Wherever you sell in Europe.

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What should I arrange myself?

After you apply for a VAT registration with us, we will send you a form. Once you fill it out, we can complete the application for you. That’s all!

From A to Z

Can you also do my VAT return?

Yes, we certainly can. Staxxer handles your cross-border VAT, from application to declaration. With us, you get:

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Do you have a question?

If yours isn’t listed, give us a call.

Do you have inventory stored abroad because you sell through Amazon FBA, for example, or use a European fulfillment center? Then you need an European VAT registration in that country! Save yourself the paperwork and let us apply for your VAT registration.

Where can I use the VAT registration?

You can use the VAT number for any business purpose. For example, when selling through Amazon, Bol.com, Shopify or another platform. The number is also valid if you are going to do business locally that requires a European VAT number.

If you have a VAT registration abroad, you will also have to file VAT returns there. How often and when to do so, depends on the country. It can be monthly, or quarterly.

We understand that you don’t feel like doing all the VAT administration. So leave it to us: link your sales accounts to Staxxer, so we can always accurately file your European VAT return. Then you won’t spend any more time on VAT returns.

July 1, 2021, the One Stop Shop went into effect, also known as the One-Stop Shop system. Do you sell more than €10,000.- across borders every year? Through this new regulation, you declare your VAT of all the countries in which you do business at once. If you have all your stock in your country of residence, you no longer need a VAT number in those other countries. In the One Stop Shop declaration, you declare every cross-border sale within the EU.

That involves quite a bit of math. Especially if you sell through multiple platforms! We’ve come up with something on that: you can link all your sales channels (Amazon, Bol.com, Shopify and more) to Staxxer. This way you always have all your VAT data at hand, and within 5 minutes you have your One Stop Shop declaration arranged. Staxxer does the calculations, and our Staxxers handle the declaration further. Handy right?

We can arrange VAT registration for you in any EU country, and do VAT returns for you in any EU country.

Don’t see your country listed on our product page? If so, contact support and we’ll see what we can do.

You need a VAT number when you store stock in another EU country or when you go over a country’s threshold amount. You need to keep an eye on this: especially if you sell through marketplaces such as Amazon, Bol.com or Shopify. Not sure if you need a VAT number? Let’s have a chat. We can also apply for a VAT number for you.