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VAT exemption and customs obligations – the CJEU on re-imported goods
In the European Union VAT system, VAT exemptions play an important role – they relieve businesses in certain situations, particularly in cross-border transactions. One such case is the re-importation of goods previously legally exported from the EU. However, does every formal error during re-importation deprive a business of the right... Read More →
Landmark CJEU ruling – is this the end of imposing long payment terms?
The CJEU sets boundaries in B2B relationships: payment terms exceeding 60 days must be genuinely agreed upon by both parties. This new ruling serves as a significant guideline for companies entering into tender agreements, adhesion contracts, or dealings with major contractors. In its latest judgment, the Court of Justice of... Read More →
Right to deduct VAT on the purchase of intra-group services – CJEU judgment
The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of December 12, 2024, in case C-527/23 concerns the right to deduct VAT on services purchased within the same group of companies. The judgment highlights the limits of tax authorities’ interference in assessing the business purpose of expenses.... Read More →
Are you ready for the biggest shopping season?
Have you checked if ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ will tip you into new tax liabilities? amavat® realises that this season is particular busy for online sellers and who can be distracted by the large activity. The biggest shopping days in Europe are just around the corner, Friday 29th November and... Read More →
VAT Registration Thresholds for 2019/2020: When should I register for VAT?
One of the most important things for an online business is to always stay tax compliant. Getting a VAT Identification Number to ensure compliance is usually one of the first steps and there are several reasons that require you to have this number. One of the reasons is when you... Read More →
amavat® Service Information | Distance Selling Regulations
Distance Selling Regulations: Explanation, the Requirements and the Exemptions 2019 Distance Selling – What Is It? It means sales that are purchased not face-to-face, but typically traded online via online mail order services. As you might know, ‘VAT Registrations’ are essential either when you set-up a business, or even store... Read More →
amavat® Services in Europe
Should you expand your business within Europe – 3 reasons why There are limited growth opportunities in each market place, so you might be wondering how can you scale your business even more? Can I generate more sales and grow my online business? Why should you expand within Europe and... Read More →
Three times less data than a standard declaration for low value consignments from 1st January, 2021
Following an amendment to the Union Customs Code Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 released on 5th July, 2019, it will be possible from 1st January, 2021 to declare goods up to €150.00 using a customs declaration that requires three times less data than a standard declaration. Currently, consignments of goods into... Read More →
Bulgaria increased the Intrastat Reporting Threshold in 2018
Bulgaria as of the 1st January, 2018 increased the ‘Intrastat Reporting Thresholds’ for both arrivals and dispatches. Arrivals threshold will be greater than before, increasing from BGN 410,000.00 to BGN 430,000.00 (approximately €220,000.00), with dispatches threshold being increased from BGN 240,000.00 to BGN 260,000.00 (approximately €133,000.00). Additionally, the statistical thresholds... Read More →
Portugal’s February Tax Calendar
Conceito our Portuguese amavat® Partner Firm has put together an English document with generic* information regarding Portugal’s ‘Tax Calendar’ for February 2018. Click here for English version Click here for Portuguese version *might not be applicable to your organisation amavat® provides a one-stop-shop solution for VAT Compliance within Europe. We... Read More →
