VAT Registration
Register for VAT where you need it. We prepare submissions and liaise with tax authorities across 30+ countries. Average turnaround 3–7 business days.
Avg. 3–7 business days
Trusted by 1,000+ businesses in 30+ countries
VAT compliance, finally effortless
Register, file, and stay on top of VAT compliance across 30+ countries from one place. Clear deadlines, structured support, and fewer surprises for your finance team.
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30+Countries covered
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99.8%On-time filing rate
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EUR 1M+VAT recovered
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1,000+Businesses supported
Figures reflect aggregated service experience across our client base. Individual timelines and outcomes vary by country and case.
What we do
Everything VAT, under one roof
From first VAT registration to ongoing filings and VAT recovery, we coordinate the compliance work so your team can focus on running the business.
Compliance Monitoring
Deadline reminders and VAT filings coordinated with accredited local agents per jurisdiction. Real-time alerts when filing windows open.
Real-time alertsOSS & IOSS Filing
EU cross-border VAT simplified. We handle OSS and IOSS registrations and periodic filings for e-commerce sellers.
EU-wide coverageVAT Recovery
Reclaim foreign VAT on travel, events, and professional services. We have recovered over EUR 1M in VAT for clients across 20+ countries.
Foreign VAT recoveryFiscal Representation
Where a local fiscal representative is legally required, we act on your behalf — covering Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Serbia, and other non-EU markets.
20+ countriesExpert Advisory
Named consultants for VAT audits, restructuring, disputes, and cross-border supply-chain VAT questions.
Named consultant
How it works
From onboarding to fully compliant in days
No complex integrations needed to get started. We map your VAT registration obligations and handle everything from there.
Tell us where you sell
Short onboarding call: business profile, countries, sales channels, and approximate volumes. Takes 15 minutes.
We map your VAT obligations
Your consultant confirms which VAT registrations are required and whether OSS or IOSS applies to your model.
Registrations handled
We coordinate VAT registration applications and authority correspondence in each required jurisdiction — typically within 3–7 business days.
Ongoing filing & monitoring
VAT returns prepared and submitted on schedule. We monitor for rule changes and alert you proactively. See our compliance monitoring service.
Client stories
Trusted by finance teams worldwide
“Moving VAT work to vat.support streamlined our cross-border setup. They coordinated multiple EU VAT registrations in a matter of weeks, and filings have run on schedule since.”
“The VAT recovery service identified a meaningful reclaim in our first year. Communication was clear and the process fit how we run e-commerce.”
“Norway and Switzerland looked difficult because of fiscal representation rules. vat.support had us operationally compliant in a few weeks, with steady support afterwards.”
Frequently asked
Common questions about VAT registration and compliance
How quickly can you register us for VAT?
Most VAT registrations are completed within 3–7 business days, depending on the country and the tax authority’s processing times. Some jurisdictions such as Germany can take longer; we provide a realistic timeline during onboarding.
What is the difference between OSS and IOSS?
The One Stop Shop (OSS) covers B2C supplies of services and intra-EU distance sales of goods — returns filed quarterly. The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) applies to imported goods valued at EUR 150 or less per consignment — returns filed monthly. Both replaced the earlier MOSS system from 1 July 2021.
Do you handle VAT registration for non-EU businesses?
Yes. We handle VAT registrations for businesses based anywhere in the world across 30+ countries including all EU member states, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. Non-EU businesses may be required to appoint a fiscal representative in certain countries — we manage this on your behalf.
When does a business become a taxable person for VAT?
Under EU VAT law, a person becomes a taxable person as soon as an economic activity commences — even before any actual supply is made. VAT incurred on set-up costs can be recoverable from the outset, provided the intention to make taxable supplies is genuine. See our VAT advisory service for guidance on your specific situation.
What is the destination system and why does it matter?
The destination system means VAT is charged where the customer is located, not where the supplier is based. For B2B intra-EU goods, the buyer accounts for acquisition VAT in their own member state. For B2B services, the reverse charge applies. Getting the place of supply right determines which country’s VAT applies and whether a local VAT registration is required.