Remove VAT between businesses of the same country
Why I have to pay VAT in the invoices of companies from my same country, but I don’t have to pay VAT with other European companies?
Why I have to pay VAT in the invoices I issue to my own company?
VAT has become a 21-25% commission for almost every business transaction.
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Crimson Island
Dec 17, 2024
You can claim VAT back in your own country. You maybe wait max 40 days.
Tomato Melon
Dec 15, 2024
Yes, I would like to stop serving as a lender to my government
Bronze Fox
Dec 15, 2024
Quick fix: Since most invoices are due 30 or more days after their issue, VAT should be payable at the time that the invoice is actually settled, and not at the time that it is issued.
Tomato Melon
Dec 15, 2024
in germany i get back VAT in every quarter. It should be the same system across all EU countries because of reverse tax treaty
Tomato Melon
Dec 15, 2024
In Spain, you can only get your VAT money back after 1.5-2 years. All the accountants I’ve had have recommended me not to ask for the VAT money back to avoid facing government inspections. The government has stablished a mafia system based on fear, where people try not to ask for refunds for the risk of being inspected.
They have launched a system to get the VAT refunds monthly and avoid waiting (in Spain is called REDEME), but again, all my accountants have begged me not to register, because it is a bureaucratic nightmare for them and for me as the owner. This includes immediate digital invoice registration in the government platform, that works horribly wrong, and with serious consequences if you have errors or delays.
Brown Oak
Dec 15, 2024
VAT literally discourages doing business w same country. Sure I will get the money back but it eats budget and VAT filings / refunds are a major monthly distraction at best and terror at worst