VAT · 2026
European Union VAT registration threshold
Combined cross-border B2C sales into the EU (goods + digital).
When do you need to register?
Once your combined cross-border B2C sales into the EU pass €10,000, you must charge each buyer's local VAT rate — registering once via VAT OSS covers all member states.
Deadline: From the transaction that crosses the EU-wide €10k line.
How to register in European Union
- 1Register for the Union OSS scheme through one EU member state's tax portal (use IOSS for imported goods ≤ €150).
- 2Switch to charging the destination country's VAT rate on B2C sales.
- 3File a single quarterly OSS VAT return covering every EU country.
- 4Keep transaction records for 10 years as OSS requires.
Don't track European Union by hand.
TaxesRadar reads your Stripe & Paddle sales and warns you the moment you approach this threshold — across every country and US state at once.
European Union VAT threshold — FAQ
What is the VAT registration threshold in European Union?
€10,000. It's measured on combined cross-border b2c sales into the eu (goods + digital). Once you cross it, you're required to register for VAT and start collecting it.
When do I need to register for VAT in European Union?
Once your combined cross-border B2C sales into the EU pass €10,000, you must charge each buyer's local VAT rate — registering once via VAT OSS covers all member states. From the transaction that crosses the EU-wide €10k line.
Does TaxesRadar file my VAT for me?
No. TaxesRadar watches your Stripe and Paddle sales, warns you before you cross this threshold, and gives you the registration checklist. Filing itself is handed to specialist partners.
Guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the specifics for your situation with a qualified professional. Threshold shown for 2026; rules change — TaxesRadar keeps them current.