Question 1

When do I need to register for VAT in the EU?

Accepted Answer

You need EU VAT registration when your cross-border sales to EU consumers exceed €10,000/year (EU-wide). Use the One-Stop Shop (OSS) to register once and file for all EU countries. If you store goods in an EU warehouse (e.g. Amazon FBA), you need a local VAT number in that country regardless of sales volume. Cost: €200-500 for initial registration. Timeline: 2-6 weeks.

Question 2

When do I need to register for VAT in the EU? — OSS Registration (One-Stop Shop)

Accepted Answer

Register for OSS in your home country or one EU member state. File quarterly OSS returns for all EU B2C sales. OSS handles VAT distribution to each country automatically. Cost: €200-500. Timeline: 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

When do I need to register for VAT in the EU? — Local VAT Registration (FBA countries)

Accepted Answer

Identify which EU countries you store inventory in. Register for local VAT in each country. File local VAT returns (monthly or quarterly). Report intra-community movements. Cost: €300-800/country. Timeline: 4-8 weeks.

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