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EU VAT Reforms on the Horizon: ViDA 2028

The European Commission is preparing a major reform known as VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA), expected around 2028. This reform will reshape VAT reporting for all e-commerce businesses. What’s...

Case Study: Germany’s Umsatzsteuer for E-commerce

Germany has one of the strictest tax administrations in Europe. Many e-commerce sellers assume they always need to charge German VAT, but that is not always true. The LawAccording to...

Common VAT Mistakes Made by Dropshippers

Dropshipping can be profitable, but VAT compliance is often misunderstood. Here are the most common mistakes we see. Top 3 Mistakes Charging VAT unnecessarily on imports from China. Not registering...

Avoiding Double Taxation in Cross-Border E-comm...

One of the most common mistakes in dropshipping is double taxation: VAT being paid both by the seller and again at import by the customer. How It Happens Seller charges...

VAT Rules for Dropshipping: Place of Supply Exp...

One of the most misunderstood topics in dropshipping is whether the seller has to charge VAT when goods are shipped directly from a non-EU country to an EU consumer. The...

Understanding OSS & IOSS in EU E-commerce

Since July 1, 2021, the European Union has introduced new VAT schemes to simplify cross-border e-commerce. The One Stop Shop (OSS) and the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) are central...