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EU VAT for B2B wholesale: a practical guide
Reverse charge, OSS, and VAT-ID validation explained for brands selling across the EU.
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Key takeaways
- Use the reverse charge for valid cross-border B2B sales in the EU
- Validate every buyer's VAT-ID with VIES before zero-rating
- Keep evidence of dispatch for each cross-border shipment
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Selling B2B across the EU means getting reverse charge and VAT-ID validation right on every order.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I charge VAT to an EU business customer?
- Usually no — for valid cross-border B2B sales you apply the reverse charge and the buyer accounts for VAT in their own country.
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