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    • Germany

    Country Germany
    Currency Euro
    EU Member State Yes
    Standard VAT rate 19%
    Reduced VAT rate 7%
    VAT registration limit for established businesses Nil
    VAT registration limit for non-established businesses Nil
    VAT registration rate for distance sellers 100000 Euro
    VAT return filing periods Monthy (exceptions can apply)
    Annual returns Yes
    Intrastat thresholds: dispatches and arrivals 500000 Euro for dispatches/ 500000 for arrivals
    EC Sales Lists frequency Monthly or Quarterly
    Additional reporting requirements No
    VAT recovery by non-established non-EU businesses Yes
    Reverse Charge Yes for the majority of cross border activity
    Fiscal representative required for non-EU businesses A VAT representative may be appointed if the non-established business makes exempt or exempt with credit supplies
    Statute of limitations Please contact Essentia for specific advice
    Essentia Global Services – European / International / Global vat tax compliance consultants and management agents.
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