International & EU
VAT registration Services
Looking to expand your business across borders? Whether you're a limited company, sole trader, or multinational group, understanding the VAT registration process is your gateway to legal, profitable, and scalable operations in Europe and beyond.
If your annual taxable turnover exceeds the local VAT registration threshold, or you plan to sell taxable products and services, you are required to register for VAT. From the initial application for registration to receiving your VAT identification certificate, RMB helps companies register, submit VAT returns, reclaim input VAT, charge VAT, and comply with every standard VAT scheme.
Our VAT registration services cover every detail: reviewing documents, verifying accounting records, calculating taxable sales, and providing expert guidance to ensure you never miss a deadline. Whether it’s a compulsory registration due to turnover exceeding the national limit, or a voluntary VAT registration to benefit from input tax recovery, we assist you every step of the way.
We register businesses across Europe as well as non-EU countries like the UK, Norway and Switzerland. Don’t let borders limit your growth. Register for VAT today and unlock the advantages of being a VAT registered business.
Registering for VAT: The First Step Toward Compliance
Understanding VAT registration requirements is essential before engaging in any cross-border activity within the European Union or internationally. Our team of VAT specialists assists companies in obtaining VAT numbers and managing their VAT registration process in all EU countries, especially in:
Depending on the jurisdiction, completing your VAT application may take anywhere from a few weeks to four months. It is critical to plan this timeframe carefully, your business must be registered for VAT before initiating any taxable supplies of goods or services in those countries.
Need assistance? Contact us now and speak directly with one of our VAT agents.
When Should You Register for VAT?
You are required to register for VAT if your annual taxable turnover exceeds the national threshold set by the local tax authorities.
In most countries, the compulsory VAT registration threshold varies depending on whether you're dealing with intra-EU transactions, distance sales, or storage of goods.
In addition, even if you're under the threshold, you may decide to register for strategic or operational reasons, such as recovering input VAT or enhancing your company's credibility.
French VAT Registration for Intra-Community Supply
A German company stocks goods in France and sells to a Spanish customer. The goods are shipped from France to Spain.
This transaction qualifies as an intra-community supply of goods, requiring a VAT registration in France.
Your invoice must show a French VAT number and is issued without VAT.
Common VAT Registration Scenarios
Belgian VAT for Intra-EC Acquisition
A company buys goods from the Netherlands and receives them in Belgium.
This cross-border purchase is an intra-EC acquisition, and a Belgian VAT number is required to report it to the Belgian Tax Authorities.
Austrian VAT for Export Operations
A UK-based business ships goods from Austria to a customer in Switzerland.
This is considered an export of goods from Austria. Therefore, the company must register for VAT in Austria and include the Austrian VAT registration number on the invoice.
What Are the Advantages of VAT Registration?
Reclaim VAT on your purchases and operational costs
Comply with local and international regulations
Increase trust with suppliers and customers
Avoid financial penalties for late VAT registration
Expand your sales across the EU with ease
Even when not legally required, registering for VAT can be a smart move for businesses seeking growth.
What Is the VAT Registration Process?
While each country has its own formalities, the VAT registration process generally includes:
Submitting an application for registration with the local tax authority
Receiving a VAT identification number
upon approval
Providing documents such as the certificate of incorporation, company activities, and proof of business operations
Being listed on the public VAT register (depending on the country)
Once registered, your business is required to submit VAT returns, charge VAT where applicable, and maintain proper VAT records.
Need to Register? Don’t Wait
Delays in VAT registration can lead to:
Missed business opportunities
Non-compliance issues
Unrecoverable input VAT
Penalties for late registration
Don’t take that risk. Let RMB assist you through every step of the VAT registration journey.
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Intracommunity supplies of products definition: shipment of products from an EU country to another EU country with or without transfer of ownership.
Example: you are a German company and you are the the owner of goods stocked in France. You agree with your Spanish client that you will ship goods to him from France to Spain.
You are in this case performing an Intracommunity supply of goods from France to Spain. A French EU VAT registration number is needed to report this transaction in a French VAT return that will be submitted to the French Tax Authorities.
⇒ Your invoice will be issued without VAT mentioning your French EU VAT registration number.
Intra-community acquisition of goods definition: purchase of goods from a supplier located in another EU Member State, where the goods are transported from one EU country to another, with or without a transfer of ownership. The products must physically move between two countries within the European Union.
Example: you agree with your Dutch supplier to buy goods from him and that these goods will be delivered to a warehouse in Belgium. This operation is an Intra EC acquisition of goods from the Netherlands to Belgium.
⇒ Your company will have to request for a Belgian EU VAT registration number from the Belgian Tax Authorities because this operation will have to be declared to the Belgian Tax Authorities.
Exports definition: shipment of products from France to a country located outside the EU.
Example: your company based in the UK decides to ship goods from Austria to a client based in Switserland.
This operation is qualified as an export of goods from Austria and requires an EU VAT number in Austria so that it can be reported to the Austrian Tax Authorities.
⇒ Your invoice will be issued to your client without Austrian VAT but will have to show the Austrian VAT registration number your company was granted in Austria.
Example: your company based in the Italy sells goods on the Internet to private individuals living in Germany.
These transactions can be qualified as distance sales and may require an EU VAT registration number in Germany. The necessity of requesting an EU VAT in Germany will actually depend on the amount of sales your company had in Germany during the current year. Thresholds of turnover have indeed been put into place by all EU Member States. In Germany the threshold is 100.000 Euros.
⇒ As a result if your sales to private customers exceed 100.000 Euros during the current year, your company needs to ask for a EU VAT registration in Germany.
RMB CAN BE YOUR VAT AGENT IN EUROPE
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