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TOOG 2028 Declaration – deadlines, corrections and records
The TOOG declaration will be submitted monthly – even if no transfers are made. Check the due date, data scope, and method of determining the value…
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Reverse charge in Germany in 2026: when the recipient settles VAT
When does the recipient settle VAT in Germany? Practical test of §13b UStG, rules for B2B services, the €5,000 threshold,…
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TOOG 2028 – movement of own goods in the EU after ViDA changes
From 1 July 2028, companies moving their own stock between EU countries will be able to use the TOOG procedure.…
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Tax numbers in Germany in 2026: VAT ID, Steuernummer and W-IdNr.
Steuernummer, USt-IdNr., or W-IdNr.? Learn about the functions of German tax numbers, their formats, their use on invoices, and the rules for VAT verification…
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ViDA 2028 for e-commerce – the most important VAT changes
From July 1, 2028, ViDA will change the rules for settling foreign warehouses, Amazon FBA, and B2C and B2B sales…
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Intrastat in Germany in 2026: thresholds, directions and deadlines
When does Intrastat obligation arise in Germany? Check the 2026 entry and exit thresholds, deadline, required data, and Amazon…
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Import VAT in Germany in 2026: EUSt, calculation and deduction
How to settle import VAT in Germany in 2026? Check EUSt rates, calculation and deduction methods, documents, EORI,…
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VAT invoice in Germany 2026: rules and deadlines
How to properly issue a VAT invoice in Germany? Check the required details, deadlines, tax numbers, IDT, reverse charge, advance payments, corrections…
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E-invoice in Germany 2026: obligation, PDF and deadlines 2025–2028
PDF is not a German e-invoice. Check the deadlines for 2025–2028, the scope of the obligation for domestic and foreign companies, acceptable formats, and…
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