Does Taxenlight support corrections of foreign VAT returns?

Yes. Taxenlight can analyze previous settlements, prepare corrections, and support communication with foreign tax offices.

VAT compliance services

VAT declarations abroad

VAT registration is just the beginning. The real challenge is managing deadlines, local forms, payments, adjustments, and additional reports in each country. Taxenlight handles current VAT settlements so your company can sell without having to manage each foreign calendar separately.

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Local VAT returns Preparation and submission of forms in accordance with the rhythm of a given country.

VAT Report Verification of invoices, sales, returns, imports and B2B/B2C transactions.

Payments and Due Dates Tax amount, account details and due date communicated in advance.

Additional reports Summary information, Intrastat, annual declarations and local annexes.

Corrections and contact with the office Support with administrative questions, missing data and corrections of previous periods.

VAT declarations abroad

When does a company need ongoing VAT services?

Foreign VAT returns are mandatory when a company has a VAT number in another country and must report local transactions. This most commonly applies to e-commerce, warehousing, importing, B2B/B2C sales, and companies that, after VAT registration, do not wish to manage foreign deadlines themselves.

You have an active VAT number abroad

Once a VAT number has been assigned, there is usually an obligation to submit a declaration even if there were few transactions in a given period.

You sell locally or from stock

Warehousing, FBA, 3PL, import or local sales in the country of registration require correct reporting on the local VAT return.

You have multiple data sources

Marketplace, store, B2B invoices, import documents and returns must be combined into one coherent VAT report.

OSS or local VAT

Not all sales abroad fall under OSS.

First, we determine whether transactions can be settled via VAT OSS or whether local VAT returns are required. This is important because warehousing, importing, FBA, and local sales typically require settlement in a specific country.

VAT OSS

It works for B2C sales to consumers in the EU when you ship the goods from your home country and do not store them locally in the recipient country.

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Local VAT returns

They are needed for a local VAT number, warehousing, import, sales from a foreign warehouse and transactions that are not covered by OSS.

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Scope of service

What exactly do we take over when settling VAT abroad?

We act as an external VAT compliance department: we organize data, prepare declarations, ensure deadlines are met, and provide clear information about tax amounts payable.

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VAT report and data check

We analyze sales, purchases, returns, adjustments, shipping documents, imports, and marketplace reports.

Local declarations

We prepare and submit local VAT returns according to the frequency applicable in a given country.

VAT payments

We provide the tax amount, office account, payment title and deadline so that the transfer is made without delay.

Additional reports

We handle summary information, annual reports, Intrastat and local attachments, if required by law.

Corrections and clarifications

We assist with corrections to previous periods, office requests, and discrepancies in transaction data.

Fixed calendar of duties

We monitor the declaration rhythm in each country so that deadlines do not depend on manual checking of multiple portals.

30 European countries

Quick tax deduction in 30 European countries

Deadlines are approximate and depend on the completeness of your documents and any questions from the office. Search for a country to quickly check the timeframe and key obligations.

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Country	VAT registration time	VAT declarations	Payment and declaration deadline	Guides
AustriaAT	7-8 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	15th day of the month following the billing period	Compendium Registration Declarations
BelgiumBE	3-6 weeks	monthly, quarterly, Listing Clients	20th day of the month following the billing period	Compendium Registration Declarations
BulgariaBG	4-6 weeks	monthly	14th day of the month following the billing period	upon request
CroatiaHR	4-5 weeks	monthly, quarterly	20th day of the month after the period	upon request
CyprusCY	3-4 weeks	monthly, quarterly	10th day of the month after the period	upon request
Czech RepublicCZ	1-3 weeks	monthly, quarterly	25th day of the month after the period	upon request
DenmarkDK	2-3 weeks	monthly, quarterly, half-yearly	depending on the settlement rhythm	upon request
EstoniaEE	2-3 weeks	monthly; possible quarterly and annual	20th day of the month after the period	upon request
FinlandFI	3-4 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	12th day of the month after the period	upon request
FranceFR	10-20 weeks	monthly; possible quarterly	19th day of the month after the period	Compendium Registration Declarations
GreeceEL	2-3 weeks	quarterly; possible monthly	30th day of the month after the period	upon request
SpainES	4-7 weeks	quarterly; monthly and annual possible	20th day of the month after the period	upon request
NetherlandsNL	4-9 weeks	quarterly; possible monthly	the last business day of the second month after the period	upon request
IrelandIE	6-9 weeks	two-month-old	19th day of the month after the period	upon request
LithuaniaLT	2-3 weeks	monthly	25th business day of the month following the period	upon request
LuxembourgLU	3-4 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	15th day of the second month after the period	upon request
LatviaLV	3-4 weeks	monthly	20th day of the month after the period	upon request
MaltaMT	4-6 weeks	depending on the decisions of the authorities	52nd day after the billing period	upon request
GermanyDE	10-20 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	10th day of the month after the period	Compendium Registration Declarations
NorwayNO	5-6 weeks	two-month-old	10th day of the second month after the period	outside the EU
PolandPL	1-4 weeks	monthly	25th day of the month after the period	upon request
PortugalPT	8-10 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	depending on the rhythm	upon request
RomaniaRO	2-3 weeks	monthly	25th day of the month after the period	upon request
SlovakiaSK	1-3 weeks	monthly	25th day of the month after the period	upon request
SloveniaSI	4-6 weeks	monthly	the last working day of the month after the period	upon request
SwitzerlandCH	2-3 weeks	quarterly	60th day after the billing period	outside the EU
SwedenSE	4-6 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	depending on the rhythm	upon request
HungaryHU	2-3 weeks	monthly, quarterly, annual	depending on the rhythm	upon request
Great BritainGB	4-10 weeks	quarterly	7th day of the second month after the period	outside the EU
ItalyIT	4-6 weeks	monthly	17th day of the month after the period	upon request

Collaboration process

From VAT report to confirmation of declaration submission

Repeatability is key. We establish a rhythm, data sources, and contacts, then conduct monthly or quarterly billing according to a single, structured process.

Free VAT analysis

We check countries, active VAT numbers, previous declarations, transaction types and potential risks.

Determining the VAT report

We determine what data is needed: invoices, marketplace reports, imports, IDT/IWNT, returns and corrections.

Transaction verification

We check VAT rates, taxation countries, contractor VAT number, delivery documents and data consistency.

Submitting a declaration

We prepare the declaration and submit it on the local portal or through the appropriate channel of communication with the office.

Amount to be paid

We provide the due date, account number, transfer title and VAT amount to be paid in a given country.

Archive and the next period

We store confirmations, monitor subsequent deadlines, and respond when the office asks additional questions.

Data for declaration

What documents are needed to submit a VAT return abroad?

At the beginning of our collaboration, we determine which reports and documents are needed for your model. Marketplace billing differs from B2B sales, imports, or fulfillment center warehousing.

Sales report from a store or marketplace system.
B2B invoices for sales and purchases.
Delivery documents, e.g. CMR or shipping confirmations.
Import documents and customs clearance.
Warehouse, FBA, 3PL or fulfillment reports.
Information about returns, adjustments and canceled orders.

First we organize the data, then the declarations.

A well-prepared VAT report reduces the risk of errors in rates, EU transactions, imports, and payable amounts. Therefore, we don't rely solely on the final total from the sales system.

Why Taxenlight

VAT declarations abroad under the supervision of the VAT compliance team

We combine experience in foreign VAT returns with expertise in e-commerce, marketplaces, imports, and logistics. This allows us to look beyond just the form itself and across the entire transaction process.

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VAT reports, deadlines and payments in one process

+8 years of experience in VAT compliance

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FAQ

VAT declarations abroad – frequently asked questions

Who has to submit VAT returns abroad?

Any company with an active VAT number abroad that performs activities requiring reporting in a given country. This includes warehousing, imports, local sales, intra-Community supplies, intra-Community acquisitions, and B2B/B2C transactions subject to local VAT.

Are VAT declarations and OSS VAT declarations the same?

No. VAT OSS is used to settle selected B2C sales within the EU in a single procedure. The local VAT return reports transactions in the country where the company has a VAT number, such as sales from a warehouse, imports, or local purchases and sales.

What documents are needed to submit a VAT return abroad?

The most frequently needed information includes sales reports, B2B invoices, purchase invoices, delivery documents, import documents, warehouse reports, marketplace reports, and information about corrections and returns.

Can I use OSS and submit local VAT returns at the same time?

Yes. This is a common solution when a company stores goods in one country but sells to consumers in multiple EU countries. Some transactions may be settled locally, while others may be settled via OSS.

By when must VAT be paid abroad?

Payment deadlines vary for each country. They often coincide with the tax return filing deadline, but international transfers may take longer to process, so it's worth having the amount and payment details ready in advance.

What are the penalties for failing to submit a VAT return on time?

Sanctions depend on local regulations and may include fines, late payment interest, administrative summonses, VAT refund suspensions, or additional audits. It's safest to adhere to deadlines in each country separately.

What VAT rates should be applied to sales abroad?

VAT rates vary by country and product or service type. For the most up-to-date list, see our guide: EU VAT rates 2026.

How to get a VAT refund abroad?

If a company is registered for VAT in a given country, the refund may be based on a local VAT return. If a VAT number is not available, a VAT REF procedure is possible in some situations.

Don't have a VAT number abroad yet?

If you are just starting to sell, store or import in another country, first check if you need a local VAT registration.

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