- VAT registration threshold is the income amount above which a business must register for VAT
- It exists to reduce administrative burden for small businesses and help tax authorities focus on larger businesses
- VAT registration thresholds vary by country based on local economic environments and cultural backgrounds
- Businesses are assigned a VAT number after registration, which can be verified through the European Commission’s VAT Information Exchange System
- Some countries have VAT exemption for businesses under a certain income amount instead of a VAT registration threshold
- VAT registration thresholds for EU countries and some non-EU countries are listed in the table
- Some countries have different VAT registration thresholds for different industries or activities
- Distance sales have specific VAT rules for e-commerce companies and marketplaces doing cross-border business in the EU
Source: fonoa.com
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