Fiscal Representative

What is a Fiscal Representative?

A VAT expert, usually local to the country in which you are doing business. This person can help you register for a VAT ID in the European Union (EU), file VAT returns and work with local tax authorities on your behalf. Their expertise and knowledge of local regulations makes a fiscal representative a great asset to your business when importing to the EU.

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Value-added tax (VAT)

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