United Kingdom VAT Filing Deadline is Approaching
The deadline for filing a VAT refund claim to the United Kingdom’s tax authorities for invoices dated from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 is fast approaching. Please contact our office no later than October 1, 2013, if interested in proceeding with a UK VAT refund. The filing preparation has to begin 3 months before the December VAT filing deadline due to an IRS certificate that has to be ordered which sometimes can take up to 3 months to receive.
VAT Rate Changes
The Italian government has decided to increase their standard VAT (IVA) rate from 21% to 22% on October 1, 2013.
Denmark will increase hotel VAT refunds starting January 1, 2014. Denmark will refund 75% of the hotel VAT, up from 50%. This will save business travelers who file VAT refunds an additional 6.25% of the hotel costs.
Webinar on October 2 “European VAT for U.S. Companies: Cost Management and Advanced Strategies”
Euro VAT Refund's CEO, Britta Eriksson, presents on VAT Position, Identifying Billing/Accounting Risks and Opportunities, and Evaluating Costs of Exemptions when doing business in the European Union (EU) at a webinar hosted by Strafford Publications, Inc.; "European VAT for U.S. Companies: Cost Management and Advanced Strategies" - At Your Desk on Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm EDT, 10:00 am - 11:50 am PDT.
Euro VAT Refund Featured in The World Academy/The PACMAN Association, Managing Imports and Exports
Read Article by Daniela Treptow: VAT on Sales Through Websites in Europe (pdf file)
VAT Registration Required when Selling Goods Through Amazon in the EU
Several of our customers have indicated that Amazon within the EU will now require all North American companies that are planning to sell goods through Amazon in the EU to register for VAT before a contract is signed with any of the Amazon websites within the EU. Please contact our VAT experts for further details.
Euro VAT Refund, Inc. Receives the "2013 World Trade Week Service to World Traders Award"
Euro VAT Refund, Inc. was selected by the Los Angeles Chambers Southern California World Trade Week Awards Committee to receive the "2013 World Trade Week Service to World Traders Award".
"After an extensive review of all nominations received, EURO VAT Refund Inc. has been selected because of their exceptional service and commitment to international trade,” said Carlos J. Valderrama, senior vice president for Global Initiatives at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
"Euro VAT is honored and pleased to receive this year's prestigious World Traders Award from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce," said Britta Eriksson, CEO of Euro VAT Refund, Inc. "As U.S. companies face challenges from the economic recession and increased global competition, it is important for them to effectively reduce expenses and not pay more taxes than required as a cost of doing business in Europe. Our company has extensive experience and expertise regarding the complex VAT laws and regulations of European countries, and can help companies minimize their VAT paid and maximize their VAT refunds."
The prestigious award was presented to Britta Eriksson, CEO, Euro VAT Refund on Thursday, May 2, during the World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast with close to 600 guests at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
View press release (pdf). |
