What is EPR and how does it work?
EPR is an environmental policy that requires companies to pay an eco-contribution for certain products that have an impact in the environment. Marketplace sellers must comply with this obligation.
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Extended deadlines on Annual VAT returns 2020 to 2025 in Germany
Extended deadlines apply for the submission of Annual VAT returns in Germany.
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Annual VAT returns in Germany: what do you need to know
Annual VAT return in Germany is a recapitulative statement due by the end of July of the following year.
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What is a Wirtschafts-ID Nummer in Germany?
Check out this article to learn what a Wirtschafts-ID Nummer is for identification purposes in Germany.
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2019 Annual VAT return in Germany deadline to be extended
Due to Covid-19, the German tax authorities announced a likely extension on the deadline to submit the 2019 Annual VAT return.
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Temporary reduced German VAT rates are back to normal in 2021
To help businesses during the height of the pandemic, German VAT rates were temporarily reduced. As of 1 January 2021, they are back to normal.
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Germany changes the definition of supply of goods with installation
Germany announced changes on the definition of the supply of goods with installation for VAT purposes. These changes may require foreign businesses to register for VAT in Germany.
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Germany reduces VAT rates temporarily
The German Government has announced a temporary VAT cut-out from 19% to 16% on the standard rate, and from 7% to 5% on the reduced rate.
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VAT rate changes on German restaurant services
German VAT rates on restaurant and catering services will be reduced temporarily to help businesses affected by Coronavirus.
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Germany asked to cancel VAT obligations on online marketplaces
The EU Commission asked Germany to withdraw its latest VAT initiative on online platforms on the grounds of freedom of establishment in the European Union.
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Bank Account Details for German Tax Offices Updated
The German Federal Central tax office (BZSt) has published an updated list with information of the local tax offices, including their latest bank account details for receiving periodic VAT payments from each registered taxpayer.
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Introduction of German Call-Off Stock Simplification
Following our earlier announcement, the German Ministry of Finance published last 10 October 2017 a decree with additional information on the VAT treatment of call-off stock in Germany.