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Accace » Tax, Legal, Transaction & Corporate Advisory » International tax services » Indirect tax services » International VAT consulting and compliance
International VAT consulting and compliance is one of the biggest challenges for companies operating across borders. Rules may look unified within the EU, but in practice each country applies its own rates, exemptions and reporting standards. Outside the EU, the differences are even greater. This may result in missed registrations, inconsistent filings and penalties that can drain both cash flow and reputation. At Accace, we help you manage VAT obligations end-to-end to eliminate all these risks.
When entering new markets or managing cross-border trade, VAT can become one of the biggest factors shaping your business decisions. Getting it right means avoiding penalties, structuring operations efficiently, protecting margins and staying competitive.
At Accace, you gain VAT specialists with extensive experience in tax advisory, but also legal experts and in-house law offices who understand how VAT interacts with corporate tax, payroll, HR and labour law. This holistic approach ensures that your VAT strategy works in practice, not just on paper.
Tax-efficient structuring of transactions and supply chains
Representation before tax authorities during audits, inspections or inquiries
Advisory on exemptions, reduced rates and special schemes
Permanent establishment and risk assessment linked to VAT activities
Preparation for audits and dispute prevention with practical guidance
Handling VAT obligations across multiple jurisdictions means registrations, filings and reporting that differ from country to country. Our VAT compliance services keep every obligation covered, consistently and on time.
At Accace, we manage VAT end-to-end: from registrations and filings to applying the right rules in every jurisdiction. And when VAT has already been paid abroad, we connect you with our dedicated VAT refund services to recover funds and improve cash flow.
VAT registrations in all relevant jurisdictions
Ongoing VAT filings and reporting tailored to local rules
EC Sales Lists and Intrastat reporting for EU trade
Representation in audits and disputes with tax authorities
A global e-commerce corporation was looking for an innovative partner to handle its large-scale VAT compliance for its clients from over 80 countries. See how we helped them with a cost-efficient, automated solution!
Every business faces VAT differently. A startup expanding abroad, a retailer handling EU trade, or a multinational running complex supply chains, each has unique obligations and risks. At Accace, we’ve supported companies of all sizes, across industries as diverse as manufacturing, IT, e-commerce and finance with VAT consulting and compliance.
This experience means we understand both the local nuances and the global perspective. Whether it’s a one-off registration in a new market, ongoing compliance across multiple countries, or designing VAT-efficient structures for cross-border transactions, we’ve already solved these challenges for clients like you. That’s why we can move quickly, anticipate risks and deliver clear answers that work in practice.
Industry-specific know-how, backed by decades of VAT experience.
Technology-focused approach, with safeguarded data and guaranteed compliance.
A trusted global partner delivering consistent quality in more than 60 locations.