When is a Fiscal Representation needed?
Fiscal representation may be required either voluntarily or mandatorily, depending on the circumstances.
- Non-European Companies: If a non-European company engages in trade within the EU, it must appoint a fiscal representative in the importing country.
- EU Companies: Companies from one EU country doing business in another EU country are not always required to have fiscal representation there.
- However, appointing a fiscal representative can help:
- Avoid linguistic and communication barriers.
- Reduce administrative efforts.
- Therefore, it is recommended for entrepreneurs to voluntarily appoint a fiscal representative based on the company’s needs.
- However, appointing a fiscal representative can help:
If you're working with specific jurisdictions or have more details in your scenario, we would recommend checking the specific country's VAT rules for any slight variations. However, overall, this general guidance is correct for most EU and non-EU trade cases.
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