Introduction.
Cross-border e-commerce (E-commerce) has been expanding worldwide with Amazon, eBay, Rakuten, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Corona Vortex, and is now the focus of attention by all companies. Cross-border e-commerce has been introduced with the positive aspects of being able to start selling within minutes of creating a site, and new sales opportunities from markets around the world. On the other hand, local taxes and various other costs are not shared much: local taxes such as VAT are levied and collected by the seller on the local buyer, but even in the case of cross-border e-commerce, there are cases of taxation, collection, and reporting.
Not all tax accountants, lawyers, and other domestic professionals have knowledge of overseas tax and legal affairs.
IN THIS COLUMN, OPTI CORPORATION, WHICH HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TAX ASPECTS OF CROSS-BORDER EC, PROVIDES A "CROSS-BORDER EC TAX NAVIGATOR" IN A Q&A FORMAT. WE HOPE THAT THIS CROSS-BORDER EC TAX NAVIGATOR WILL BE OF HELP TO VARIOUS COMPANIES CONSIDERING CROSS-BORDER EC.
Q] How do I submit a German Tax Certificate?
A] Amazon Germany now says that if you do not submit a German Tax Certificate, your account will be suspended and you will not be able to sell on Amazon. (From our client information)
If the UK leaves the EU due to the current Brexit situation, companies using Amazon and eBay to conduct cross-border e-commerce business in the European region will be required to register for VAT and file VAT returns in different countries.
OF THESE MARKETS, GERMANY SEEMS TO BE THE ONE TO TARGET THE MOST AS A MARKET. HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A TAX CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER FOR VAT AND OBTAIN A GERMAN VAT NUMBER.
We are one of the most experienced in advising government agencies and in tax registration and filing practices in Europe in Japan. In addition, we offer affordable packages for Amazon and eBay sellers. Our clients have already had their accounts suspended, and this needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
If you need to register for VAT in Germany for Amazon Germany or provide a tax certificate, we would very much appreciate your consideration.
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