Value Added Tax (VAT) or Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt.) in German, was introduced in the Federal Republic of Germany on 1 January 1968.
As Germany is a member of the European Union, its VAT legislation is currently based on EU directives.
This in-depth VAT Guide outlines:
– What is the VAT (MwSt.) Rate in Germany?
– Requirement to Register for VAT
– VAT Filing Frequency and Deadlines
– Invoicing Requirements
– Agents and Fiscal Representatives
– IOSS (Import One Stop Shop)
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