Hello. Do I need to have a registered business in Europe if I want to sell to the EU? Can I apply for a VAT without having a registered business? I’m not clear on what to do. Thank you.
Hi Nana55!
You need to register for VAT only if you are storing goods in an EU country. You can, of course, have a registration for VAT just for sales, but as it is significantly more cumbersome than other options, it is not recommended until obligatory.
If your goods are below 150€ you should register for IOSS.
If your goods are above 150€, get a DDP solution from your logistics partner. Not collecting taxes and duties at checkout is simply poor customer service.