- The European One-Stop Shop (OSS) system, implemented in July 2021, was intended to simplify cross-border e-commerce transactions by consolidating VAT obligations. However, it consists of three regimes: EU OSS, non-EU OSS, and Import OSS (IOSS), each with distinct requirements. Businesses must carefully choose the appropriate regime and portal, and may need to register on multiple platforms to remain compliant, risking exclusion if they fail to adhere to the rules. While the OSS has simplified VAT declarations for many, especially those selling digital services or shipping from their home country, it poses challenges for businesses using distribution centers in other EU states, as local VAT numbers are still necessary.
Source: easytax.co
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