Do I need to register for VAT in all the other European marketplaces, if I switch to FBA Europe from FBA UK, if I'm already registered for VAT in the UK?
Hi,
I am a VAT registered seller on the Amazon UK marketplace. I want to switch to FBA Europe and activate my listings in the 4 European marketplaces. I believe amazon automatically moves your product to the different warehouses to meet demand? Do I need to register for VAT in each of the countries or is my UK VAT registration enough for this?
How would I go about registering in each country, if needed? Would be easiest if I can just use my UK VAT number for all European sales.
Thanks!
Anvi
13 replies
Seller_amUAzjvL5uIzu
You need to register for VAT in every country your stock is stored outside UK,there are no thresholds.
Do a search on this forum for EU VAT providers,some are far worse than others.
Seller_LOCkRsdqdHE4s
You can select where Amazon stores your stock, so for example if you choose to stock in FBA UK but sell to all European Countries you will only be subject to the Distance Selling thresholds. You do not have to register for VAT in the other Countries unless you go over their Distance Selling threshold. E.g, You store in UK but sell in Italy, in a year you sell more than 35k (Euro) worth of products to Italians you would then need to register for VAT in Italy. On the other hand if you choose to stock in another country or all other countries the minute your stock lands there you need to have registered for VAT in those countries. Keep Brexit in mind! It may change absolutely everything I have just said…
Seller_PVPfkZzMhWG8C
Yeah as long as you make sure Pan European FBA is not on, it means they will fulfil your orders from UK and you will not need to VAT register around Europe. It’s a long and expensive process to do so, especially as you have to VAT register in Czech Republic & Poland even though you don’t sell there - as Amazon keep a load of your stock there. Also some VAT returns (I think Germany) are monthly, theres a lot of costs & time involved so just be aware!
Seller_Hmr8Aom85sYuN
Hello everyone, it’s been helpful to read all the answers provided here, many thanks!
I have a question to ask: do you think it’s worth registering for VAT services on Amazon? They charge you 400 EUR/year/country. Is it worth adding all the countries, considering that you can’t change your decision once you start this program? Thank you all, cheers!
Seller_Hmr8Aom85sYuN
Thank you, will use their service.
Have a great day!
Seller_fTHw0bbzSUL9L
It’s worth looking through some reviews of various VAT services, including Amazon’s provide by a third party, before making a decision. That includes any promotional element. To say they are mixed is an understatement!
