Transatlantic Commerce · Solutions for US Brands

Seamless EU & UK VAT for
US-based sellers

Expand your American brand into the 500-million consumer European and British markets. We handle your IOSS registration, Pan-European Amazon FBA warehouse registrations, statutory Fiscal Representation, and multi-currency reconciliations in USD, EUR, and GBP.

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EU & UK
Full Cross-Border Scope
30+
Countries Covered
4 wks
Avg. Setup Time
< 24h
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Transatlantic Tax Breakdown

How European VAT differs from US State Sales Tax

Applying US sales tax concepts to European expansion frequently leads to unexpected tax audits and customs impoundment. European VAT operates under fundamentally different statutory principles.

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Zero Economic Nexus Threshold

Unlike US states that provide a $100,000 or 200-transaction safe harbor, European jurisdictions enforce a zero threshold on non-EU merchants. Tax obligations commence on your first sale.

02

Mandatory Gross (Tax-Inclusive) Pricing

European consumer protection directives mandate displaying final prices with VAT included in your catalog. Presenting net prices with VAT added at the final checkout step violates consumer regulations.

03

Fiscal Representation Mandate

Non-EU entities holding stock in France, Italy, or Poland are statutory required to appoint a locally licensed Fiscal Representative who shares joint financial liability for all tax debts.

Interactive Calculation Tool

US Merchant EU & UK VAT Navigator

Select your product vertical, distribution channels, and sales goals to calculate required tax registrations, fiscal rep status, and filing schedules.

US E-Commerce EU VAT Obligation Checker

US E-Commerce EU VAT Obligation Checker

Query the Regulatory Engine to evaluate European distance selling rules, nil de-minimis thresholds for non-EU entities, and recommended OSS/IOSS registration schemes for US businesses.

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Primary Statutory Basis:
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Compliance Framework

Four compliance pillars for US brands

Non-Union OSS for Digital & SaaS

A single registration in Ireland or the Netherlands covers B2C sales of software, cloud subscriptions, apps, and digital downloads across all 27 EU member states, eliminating individual country registrations.

IOSS for DTC Parcels under €150

We serve as your licensed EU IOSS Intermediary with joint financial liability, enabling green lane customs clearance for direct US-fulfilled webstore parcels without buyer doorstep fee shocks.

Amazon Pan-EU FBA Multi-Warehouse Compliance

Local VAT numbers in Germany, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, and the Czech Republic, paired with statutory fulfillment center inventory movement filings (FC transfers) and EU/UK EORI numbers.

EST & PST Timezone Accounting Support

Our team aligns directly with your US finance department. We convert USD sales reporting into EUR and GBP using official ECB rates, providing single-dashboard visibility across 30+ European jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

US Merchant European VAT FAQ

Does a US business need to incorporate a European subsidiary to sell into the EU and UK?
No. A US Corporation (Inc) or Limited Liability Company (LLC) can register directly as a non-established taxable person in both the EU and the UK. You do not need to incur the expense or administrative burden of incorporating a local European legal entity.
How does European VAT differ fundamentally from US State Sales Tax?
Unlike the US, where businesses benefit from economic nexus thresholds (such as $100,000 in gross sales), the EU imposes zero threshold on foreign sellers—VAT liability begins with your first dollar of European sales. Furthermore, consumer prices must be quoted gross (VAT-inclusive), and European tax authorities mandate strict invoice formatting rules.
In which countries does a US company require a statutory Fiscal Representative?
If you hold inventory in EU warehouses (such as Amazon Pan-EU FBA), a Fiscal Representative with joint and several liability is legally required in France, Italy, and Poland. In Germany and the UK, US entities are permitted to register directly without appointing a fiscal representative.
How do you accommodate US business hours and currency conversion?
Our dedicated US-facing account teams operate on Eastern (EST) and Pacific (PST) business hours, guaranteeing under 24-hour turnaround on advisory queries. We automatically convert your USD store reports into EUR and GBP using European Central Bank official rates for statutory filings.

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Related Solutions for US Sellers:

LATESTBC’s PST Expansion Reaches Fabric and Pattern Sellers October 1 — Days … → OSS returns are filed quarterly — one return for all 27 EU states. Overseas sellers: VAT is due from your first EU sale — no threshold. IOSS covers imported goods up to €150 in value. 27 EU member states, one OSS registration.