From 1 July 2021, the EU are removing the distance selling thresholds and introducing the One Stop Shop (OSS). By removing the distance selling thresholds and implementing the OSS, e-commerce businesses selling to different EU countries will not have to register for VAT in each EU country.
Do I need to be VAT registered to sell to EU?
If your sales to an EU territory exceed the distance selling threshold then you will be required to register for EU VAT in that country and charge EU (rather than UK) VAT at the appropriate rate thereafter. However it’s important to include both your own and the customer’s VAT registration number on your invoice.
Can I sell online to Europe?
When selling as a European business to an EU consumer: Online traders based in the EU and selling goods online to European consumers must consider distance selling rules. Distance sales are goods dispatched to a private consumer in another EU member state and the supplier is responsible for delivery.
Does distance selling apply after Brexit?
Sellers from EU countries will see the biggest changes, as the EU VAT distance selling rules no longer apply to sales to UK customers, and for consignments over £135, the customer may have to pay VAT and Customs duty in addition, although the sale from the EU will be VAT-free.
Do you need to register in EU if you sell in UK?
The UK business would need to submit regular domestic returns in that country as well as the quarterly OSS returns, like any other EU e-commerce business, preventing the need for them to register in every EU country they are selling goods into. What to do now?
Can a non VAT registered business sell to the EU?
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Can a registered business offer services in another EU country?
If you have a registered business providing services (as an architect or tourist guide, for example) in the country where you live, you can offer those services in another EU country without setting up a company or branch there. This can be useful if you want to: provide the service there only temporarily
How to sell goods and services in Europe?
Find out what EU requirements must be followed for the products you sell and when you have to report your goods movements. Depending on what services you offer and for how long, you may be able to provide services in another EU country without setting up a company or branch there. Find out when this can be done, for which sector and type of sales.
