VAT Services for Foreign Companies in Germany

VAT registration, compliance and ongoing filings made simple. We help international businesses meet every German VAT obligation – digital, reliable and fully bilingual.

  • Bilingual advisory (German and English)
  • Digital & paperless
  • Certified processes (DATEV)
  • Cross-border expertise (Inside and outside EU)
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OUR SERVICES

Everything you need for your German business in VAT matters

From your first tax registration to ongoing monthly filings – we handle the full VAT lifecycle for foreign companies in Germany and set you up with a fully digital accounting workflow.

VAT Registration

Full registration with the German tax office (steuerliche Erfassung at the Finanzamt) including VAT-ID (USt-IdNr.) and tax-ID (Steuernummer) - we manage the paperwork end to end.

VAT Returns & Filings

Monthly/quarterly advance returns (USt-Voranmeldung) and the annual VAT return, filed accurately and on time via ELSTER.

OSS & E-Commerce

One-Stop-Shop, Pan-EU FBA, intra-Community supplies and distance selling – tailored for Amazon, Shopify and marketplace sellers.

Reverse Charge & ZM

Correct treatment of reverse-charge supplies and timely EC Sales Lists (Zusammenfassende Meldung) to stay fully compliant.

VAT Refunds

Input VAT recovery and refund procedures (Vorsteuervergütungsverfahren) for businesses without a permanent establishment.

Fiscal Representation

Acting as your contact with the German authorities, plus audit support and correspondence handled entirely in German.

Fully Digital Accounting Setup

We advise on and implement a fully digital, paperless bookkeeping workflow – DATEV, Taxflow and connected interfaces to Amazon, Shopify and your invoicing tools, so your data flows automatically.

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WHY L&V TAX

Your reliable partner across borders

True Bilingual Support

Communicate with us in English – we translate every requirement of German tax law into clear action for you.

Digital & Fast

Paperless onboarding, automated workflows via Taxflow and 24/7 access to your figures and BWA.

Deadline Security

Never miss a German filing deadline again – we monitor and submit every return on time.

HOW IT WORKS

We guide you from first contact to ongoing collaboration.

We take care of every step, so you can stay focused on your business.

1. Get In Touch With Us

Call, email or book a slot online. Tell us about your business and German activities.

2. Free Assessment

We review your VAT obligations and outline the registration or filing path.

3. Setup & Registration

We handle registration, ELSTER setup and connect your data digitally.

4. Ongoing Compliance

We file your returns on time and stay your contact for every VAT question.

FAQ

Most Popular Questions

Discover answers to frequently asked questions about our VAT services.

If you store goods in Germany (e.g. Amazon FBA or a own warehouse), exceed distance-selling thresholds, or make taxable supplies here, registration is usually required. We assess your specific situation and confirm your exact obligations.

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Let’s discuss your situation in no-obligation consultation.

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