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If you’re selling goods or services, VAT registration is a must. Our expert team simplifies the process, ensuring your business stays compliant with all tax regulations. Get your VAT number now

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92 %

Higher accuracy when registering for VAT with Lovat

6 hours

Average time saved per month managing VAT reporting after using Lovat

$600 saved

On average, users save €600 annually on VAT management and compliance costs with Lovat

VAT registration and tax compliance made simple

Fast and easy VAT registration online process

All steps of VAT registration number explained

Best in class VAT registration customer service

Unlimited VAT returns. Clear pricing. No surprises

There are different situations why you may need foreign VAT registration: VAT registration

Sell goods online with VAT registration number
Store goods in the European warehouse where you are not established
Exceed the distance selling VAT threshold when you sell cross-border
Sell digital services – register for VAT online before expansion
Host conference abroad and others – if you are not sure ask our expert
Without OSS you must get a foreign VAT registration

In this case you need to get intra-community VAT number, or foreign VAT number.

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Amazon PAN–EU package

Amazon PAN–EU program helps FBA sellers grow their business and sell goods across the EU. To stay compliant, you will need to obtain a VAT registration number in every country where your goods are stored.

You can use our PAN–EU 8 package to simplify this process and register for VAT in:

Germany
Italy
France
Poland
Spain
Czech Republic
Netherlands
Sweden

Ask our manager today for a 20% discount on the package!

Step	You handle alone	With Lovat
Choose country and confirm obligations	Research rules yourself	Guided check inside your account
Documents by country	Search templates and requirements	Ready checklist with clear instructions
Forms and application	Manual data entry	Pre-filled online application
Communication with tax office	Emails and letters on your own	We prepare replies and manage requests
Tracking progress	No central status	Live status in the dashboard
Get VAT registration number	Unclear timing	Average timelines visible by country

Register for VAT online compared to a manual process

When you register for VAT online you follow a guided flow that reduces errors and speeds up VAT registration. Your account shows what to upload and when, and you can track the status until the VAT registration number is issued.

Country-specific checklist inside the platform
Pre-filled forms to save time and avoid mistakes
Help with answering tax authority requests
Status tracking in one place

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VAT number deregistration when and how

There are different cases where VAT deregistration is required. It is optional when your sales drop below the deregistration threshold and are expected to remain lower over the next 12 months.

It is obligatory to deregister if you are no longer eligible to hold a VAT registration number – for example, if you stop trading or making VAT taxable supplies.

Not sure whether you need to apply for VAT deregistration? Get a free consultation with our tax experts and avoid compliance risks.

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Best for	Holding stock or domestic sales in one EU country	EU B2C distance sales of goods shipped from one EU country	B2C imports ≤ €150 shipped from outside the EU
Countries covered	That single country	All EU member states via one return	All EU member states for low-value imports
Threshold	None for foreign sellers	€10,000 EU-wide before OSS becomes mandatory	No threshold
Warehousing in multiple countries	Allowed — needs local VAT in each country	Not covered — OSS excludes stock outside state of dispatch	Not applicable
Goods vs services	Goods and local services (country rules)	Union OSS: B2C goods; some services	Goods only ≤ €150
Return frequency	Monthly / quarterly (by country)	Quarterly	Monthly
ID you receive	VAT registration number of the country	OSS identification number	IOSS identification number
Fiscal representative	Sometimes required for non-EU sellers	Usually not required	Usually not required (non-EU may need an intermediary)
Typical setup time	~2–8 weeks	~a few days to 2 weeks	~a few days to 2 weeks

Choose the right VAT registration

Use the table to compare Local VAT, OSS and IOSS and pick the route that fits your sales model.
If you hold stock or sell domestically in one EU country, Local VAT is usually required.
For cross-border B2C goods shipped from a single EU country, OSS lets you file one return for all member states.
If you ship low-value B2C imports (≤ €150) from outside the EU, IOSS speeds up customs and payment at checkout.

Holding stock or domestic sales — register locally and get a country-specific VAT registration number.
Distance sales from one EU country — use OSS to report EU-wide B2C sales in a single return.
Low-value imports to the EU — use IOSS for B2C parcels up to €150.
Mixed operations — combine schemes when needed, for example Local VAT where you store goods and OSS for cross-border shipments.

Start now and register for VAT online with guided checks, pre-filled forms and status tracking until your number is issued.

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Online VAT registration – a simple solution for your business abroad

Why register for VAT online.

If your company sells goods or services abroad, you need a valid VAT registration number to set up your business selling goods or services abroad, you can get it fast and online. With Lovat, you can register for VAT online quickly and without wasting resources, paperwork, or time. The service covers more than 111 countries worldwide.

How to get a VAT number online

The process of getting your foreign VAT registration number is simple:

Select the country where you need VAT registration.
Register a new account on our website.
Fill out a short application form.
Download your VAT registration documents from your account.

See our step-by-step VAT registration guide

Documents required for VAT registration

To obtain a VAT number online, you usually need:

Extract from the Commercial Register
Passport or ID card
In some cases, a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association

After submitting the form, you will receive your VAT registration certificate and the VAT number confirmation by email.

Get support during VAT registration

If you have any questions, want to know the cost, or need help during the process, our tax experts are ready to assist. You can:

Contact us by email or phone
Fill out a feedback form and get a callback
Request a demo to see how easy online VAT registration can be

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Meet our customers

Stacey H.

Levi Consulting

We liked that all of our transactions from different regions and sales channels are uploaded to one place and safely stored there. Whenever needed – we can check all the information about those, which helped when we had questions from tax authorities regarding our sales. The feature of auto-submission for Sales Tax is also brilliant and saved much time for us as we sell in various states.

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I recommend this software for good money value. The support team can consult for the questions you face. The paltform in easy to use and it offeres a free trial period. So you can first try how it works from the inner site and than decide if this solution suits your needs or not.

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This software is great for newbie companies who know they need to file taxes but have no idea how to. We went from amateurs that had no idea what they were doing to professionals with all our books up to date and filed.

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Lovat offers a seamless apparoach to help businesses figure out their sales and tax data from all your different solutions. This helps me make sure I am accurate when doing my tax calculations.

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Frequently asked questions

Average time to get a VAT registration number

The average time to receive a VAT registration number is about 12 weeks. Actual timing for VAT registration depends on the country and on whether the tax office requests additional documents during processing.

Some authorities issue a local tax ID first, which can extend VAT registration timelines. Responding quickly to any requests helps you register for VAT without delays.

If you track status online, you can see where your VAT registration stands and estimate when the VAT registration number will be issued.

Documents required to register for VAT online

Typical VAT registration documents include a trade register extract, director ID, and in some cases articles of association. Country rules for VAT registration may also require sworn or certified translations.

Our Form makes it faster to register for VAT online because our experts will check main questions and provide you a full answers with all possible concerns and discounts

Submitting complete packs reduces follow-up questions from tax offices and helps the VAT registration number arrive sooner.

How to apply for VAT number in non-EU countries

Yes. We can register your company for VAT in non-European countries. Some countries for example Brazil don’t have simple VAT registration. To receive a VAT number seller needs to register a subsidiary or a local entity. To get a VAT number in Switzerland businesses need to appoint a local tax representative. To clarify requirements for the specific country you can in our VAT guides or ask in the support chat.

Do countries have VAT registration requirements

The Majority have requirement that a business must have taxable activity to be able to apply for VAT. Among such countries Latvia, Germany, France. To be able to register for VAT in these countries you need to support your application with a proof that a business has obligations to be registered.

Examples of the reasons for registrations:
• contracts with local customers
• sales to local customers
• lease of warehouse contract
• fulfillment center contract

Very few countries allow voluntary VAT registration – e.g UK. That meant that in these countries you don’t need to proof that you have taxable actively you may register for VAT voluntarily.

What turnover is required for VAT registration

Each country has a rule about turnover for domestic businesses, this rule normally doesn’t apply to distance sales. For the EU-based business selling to other EU countries commutative turnover below 10K euro. That means that EU-based businesses selling remotely less than 10K euro per year to other EU countries don’t need to register for VAT. Other distant sales thresholds you can check at our VAT guides section.

Can I check if a company is a VAT registered

If you want to check a European vat number you may use our VAT number checker API or use EU website to check numbers one by one. Bear in mind that at this website you may only check the number registered for intracommunity operations. Sometimes VAT numbers might be valid for sales inside a country only. Such numbers you can check with the local tax authority website. For example, for the UK VAT number, you can check it here. When you are the EU business you don’t need to check VAT numbers for your outside-EU contractors.

Can I start an Amazon FBA business without a VAT number at the beginning and obtain it later

Yes, you can start an Amazon FBA business without a VAT number at the beginning and obtain it later.

Tips for starting an Amazon FBA business without a VAT number:

Choose a country to store your goods that have a high VAT registration threshold. This will give you more time to grow your business before you need to register for VAT.
Sell goods to customers in countries that have a high VAT registration threshold. This will also give you more time to grow your business before you need to register for VAT in those countries.
When you start selling goods to customers in a country where you need to register for VAT, you can contact Lovat and we will help you with the registration.
With the Lovat platform, you will be able to control the volume of your sales, track thresholds, and register for VAT when you need to.

Backdating VAT registration and earlier transactions

Many tax authorities allow backdating VAT registration when taxable supplies started earlier but were not registered in time.

When registering for VAT with backdating, keep invoices and contracts ready because evidence is reviewed to validate the effective date.

In some countries, input VAT deductions for pre-registration periods can be limited even if VAT registration is backdated.

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Updating VAT registration after company changes

Yes, as soon as you change your business name, the business address you need to notify tax offices where you have VAT numbers. You need to fill the special form to make such changes. Tax authorities will reissue VAT certificates with a new name or address. The average time for this is 30 days.