Do we need local VAT registration in the EU?

Question

If we currently sell under the threshold in a EU country will we need the local VAT registration? 

Answer

If you talking about the distance B2C sales threshold https://www.simplyvat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Distance-Selling-VAT-Registration-Thresholds_2017.pdf then ‘no’ you will charge only the VAT of your country of establishment.  When the threshold applicable in the country of delivery is exceeded then you will need to register in that country and charge local VAT.

This question was asked as part of our ‘VAT overseas’ webinar which we ran with SimplyVAT:

https://opentoexport.com/webinars/exporters-need-know-vat-overseas/

About SimplyVAT

SimplyVAT aims to make cross border trading compliance simple. We help ecommerce sellers from all sales channels register for VAT and comply in all 28 EU countries as well as Canada.

Our ethos is to help businesses grow and sustain their ecommerce channels by educating them about their international VAT compliance obligations.

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  1. Module One: International VAT
  2. Module Two: International VAT Rules for the Supply of Goods
  3. Module Three: International VAT Rules for the Supply of Services
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