Requirements for VAT registration in Europe as an Australian Entity

Who needs to register for VAT in Europe?

You’ll need to register for the VAT MOSS scheme in an EU country by the 10th day of the month after your first sale to an EU customer. If you make your first sale on , then you must register by .

How do I register for VAT in Europe?

How to Get a Business VAT Number in the EU if You’re a Foreign Company

Choose a specific EU country and register through their national VAT OSS. …
Add your company information and bank account details.
Then enter your personal contact information.
From there, you’ll be asked about your company’s VAT history.

Do I need to register for VAT abroad?

It is compulsory for your business to apply for VAT registration with the foreign tax authorities before starting its activities. Some countries require this to be done electronically. Financial penalties may apply if the application for registration is submitted late or is even simply incomplete (e.g. Portugal).

Do I need to register for VAT in another EU country Brexit?

If you, as the supplier are responsible for the import of goods into another EU member state, you are likely to have to pay VAT. You will also be required to register for VAT and account for local VAT on the sale. This might give rise to multiple VAT registrations across the EU.

Do I have to charge VAT to EU customers?

If you’re in the UK and the place of supply of your service is in an EU country, you do not pay UK VAT. But for some supplies, you may need to register and account for VAT in the country of supply. You must check with the tax authority in that country to find out how to treat the services you’re supplying.

Do I charge VAT to EU customers services?

If you provide services to customers outside the EU, you usually do not charge VAT. However, if the service is used in another EU country, that country can decide to charge the VAT.

Do I charge VAT for overseas clients?

If your place of supply is in a country other than the EU then you do not need to charge VAT as it is outside the scope of VAT entirely. No further actions are needed for this other than not including VAT on your invoices.

Do we now charge VAT to Europe?

If you sell, send or transfer goods out of the UK you do not normally need to charge VAT on them. You can zero rate most exports from: Great Britain to any destination outside the UK. Northern Ireland to a destination outside the UK and EU.