Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax that is applied to nearly all goods and services that are bought and sold for use or consumption in the EU. The EU has standard rules on VAT, but …

The VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) allows businesses to validate VAT numbers of companies registered in the European Union.

The European Union value-added tax (or EU VAT) is a value added tax on goods and services within the European Union (EU). The EU's institutions do not collect the tax, but EU member …

Jan 28, 2025 · The EU’s average standard VAT rate is 21.8 percent, nearly seven percentage points higher than the minimum standard VAT rate required by EU regulation.

Learn how to check and validate a VAT number, check the cross-border VAT rules and the rules in your country and see if your business can claim a refund.

Goods sold for export or services sold to customers outside the EU are normally not subject to VAT. However, VAT is charged on most imports into the EU. Learn more about how VAT works.

Mar 4, 2025 · Find out about the different rates in each EU country and which information should be on VAT invoices. Make sure you understand the specific rules for VAT on cross-border …

Feb 17, 2025 · If your business is based in the EU, you have different VAT obligations depending where you buy from or sell to, and if you are trading in goods or services. For example, if you …

Find out where EU VAT rules apply, and which VAT applies to goods from EU territories not covered by EU VAT rules. Who is responsible for charging, collecting, and paying VAT to the …

A percentage of Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, calculated on a unified basis, is allocated to finance the EU budget. VAT is imposed on the added value at each stage of the production …