How do I handle EU VAT compliance on my Shopify store?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
Shopify EU VAT compliance steps: (1) Register for VAT/OSS in an EU country, (2) Enable Shopify's built-in tax collection or use a tax app, (3) Set up correct VAT rates per country, (4) Display VAT-inclusive prices if selling B2C, (5) File OSS quarterly returns. Shopify does NOT automatically register you for VAT — you must do this separately. For non-EU sellers, apps like TaxJar or Avalara automate rate calculation.
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Requirements
Free-$50/month
Est. Total Cost
1-2 weeks
Timeline
Item by Item
RequiredTax App SetupFree-$50/month1-2 days
- 1Install TaxJar or Avalara from Shopify App Store
- 2Configure EU VAT rates per country
- 3Enable automatic tax calculation
RequiredPrice DisplayN/AImmediate
- 1Display VAT-inclusive prices for B2C EU sales
- 2Shopify can show VAT-exclusive for B2B
- 3Set price display based on customer location
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- • Shopify VAT documentation
- • Shopify Tax settings
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