Apply for a VAT number
Do you need a VAT number because you stock up abroad, for example? Or do you sell through marketplaces such as Amazon, Zalando, Ebay or Otto? Or because you exceed European thresholds? If so, we can request it for you.
Do you want to enter new international markets worry-free? Then let us apply for your VAT number, we’ll take care of the administrative hassle!
How long does it take to apply for a VAT number?
The provided timeframes are estimates and may vary due to different governmental procedures.
On average 10-12 weeks
8-12 weeks
6-8 weeks
On average 4-6 weeks
2-4 weeks
Amazon FBA
These registrations are included in the Pan-European Package
With this package, we take care of the following registrations for you in one go, so you can get started doing business right away with Amazon’s Pan-Europa package.
You get these registrations with the Pan-European package:
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Poland
- Czech Republic
What if I don’t have a VAT registration abroad?
If you do have stock stored there, you are still liable for VAT. This includes VAT registration and filings. Failing to file these declarations results in a surcharge.
This backcharge is always accompanied by a €68 late declaration penalty. In addition, a fine for non-payment, underpayment or late payment can amount to 3% of the amount to be paid. This can range from a minimum of €50,- to a maximum of €5.514,-.
When do I need a VAT number?
There are several situations in which you need a foreign VAT number:
- Once you store stock abroad.
- When you exceed certain European VAT thresholds. Then you need a local VAT number.
So even when you sell through Amazon FBA (including Amazon Pan-European) you need local VAT registrations. In fact, when you sell through Amazon FBA, you give Amazon permission to redistribute your inventory to fulfillment centers. So keep in mind that 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 want a registration is not listed here, we can apply for it for you.
How does the VAT process work?
Apply for your VAT number with Staxxer
Dispatched within 24 hours.
Leave the paperwork to us.
We've got you covered.
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, for example? Or because you’re selling through platforms such as Amazon, Shopify or Bol.com? Or because you exceed European thresholds?
If so, we can request it for you. Go international with our competitive rate, expert support, and personal service.
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Why Staxxer?
Simple, efficient, and always up-to-date: With Staxxer, you’re always one step ahead.
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All VAT flows in one place.
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Wherever you sell in Europe.
What should I arrange myself?
After you apply for a VAT registration with us, we will send you a form. Once you fill that out, we can do the application for you. That’s all!
Can you also do my VAT return?
We certainly can. Staxxer handles your cross-border VAT, from application to declaration. With us, you get:
- A personal, dedicated contact person.
- Direct contact with local tax authorities.
- A fair and transparent price.
Do you have a question?
If yours isn’t listed, give us a call.
Want to apply for a European VAT number?
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.
Want to outsource European VAT returns?
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 Staxcloud, so we can always accurately file your European VAT return. Then you won’t spend any more time on VAT returns.
Want your One Stop Shop (OSS) declaration done?
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 Staxcloud. This way you always have all your VAT data at hand, and within 5 minutes you have your One Stop Shop declaration arranged. Staxcloud does the calculations, and our Staxxers handle the declaration further. Handy right?
In which countries can you do my VAT?
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.
When do I need a VAT number?
What is the One Stop Shop (OSS)?
Am I required to register for the One Stop Shop (OSS)?
If you send more than €10.000,- annually across borders, you can use the One Stop Shop. Registration is not mandatory, but it makes VAT administration a whole lot easier. After all, you can declare all your sales in one portal, and no longer need foreign VAT numbers if you don’t have stock there.
In addition to One Stop Shop (OSS), do I need another VAT number?
If you declare your VAT through the One Stop Shop, but also have stock in another EU country, you still need a VAT number there. The One Stop Shop is primarily intended for marketplace sellers who ship from their (for example) Dutch stock to other countries. Want to save time and let us do your One Stop Shop declaration?
What about Amazon Pan-European FBA and VAT?
- German VAT number
- Polish VAT number
- Czech VAT number
- French VAT number
- Spanish VAT number
- Italian VAT number
How can I cancel my subscription?
It will be a shame to see you go, but you can always end your subscription. After all, with Staxxer you are not stuck with anything, but simply pay per the work done. That way you always know where you stand.
You can let support@staxxer.com know you want to cancel.
Will my report be filed by a real person or AI?
Staxxers are real people. We speak your language and you can always ask whatever you want.
What are wholesale prices?
These prices are used to calculate movement of goods. This is a price you pay to buy a product, here you can include shipping and other costs, for example.
Wholesale prices are purchase prices. Among other things, these prices are used for VAT calculations of goods movements. A wholesale price is the price you pay to buy a product. You can also add other costs (such as shipping costs). Therefore, wholesale prices are not the same as purchase prices.
What do I need wholesale prices for?
We need the wholesale prices to calculate VAT on movements of goods. For example, when products move from Dutch stock to a German warehouse, this must be declared in your VAT return. These goods have a value, the wholesale price. You enter these in your CPI return.
What are tariff numbers?
A tariff is a tax on imported goods, and the tariff number, also called a tariff code or HS code, gives customs officials more information about what kind of item is being imported. The standard code is a six-digit number, but some countries have codes of 8 or 10 digits.