Basics

• How do OSS and digital downloads work?

  If your services do not require your intervention, which means that they are automated, these rules apply: If your customer is a European B2B (a company) with a valid VAT number, you do not add VAT (0%). Instead, you add a clause to your invoice like this: "The purchase is liable to Intra-Community supply 0%, Reverse charge." If your client is European B2B or B2C (individual or company) and does not have a VAT number, you add the VAT of your country of origin to the invoiceSome readers

• What is the EORI number?

  The EORI number is an identifier requested by certain entities that deal with export and import operations in Europe. This is what the European course on EORI says: "Economic operators", i.e. persons and companies carrying out customs-related activities in the EU, must be registeFew readers

• What kind of services can be included in the IOSS scheme?

  Any digital product or service that is sold directly to the customer without the need for human intervention. This includes digital downloads, eBooks, video courses (pre-recorded), dropshipping (the order is services by the provider), and SaaS companies (such as Uber or Netflix).Few readers

• How Can I Obtain an EORI Number?

  An EORI number, which stands for Economic Operators Registration and Identification number, is necessary for individuals and companies operating within the European Union (EU) and engaging in customs-related activities or import/export operations. Do You Need an EORI Number? In most cases, digital businesses won't require an EORI number if they don't directly handle physical goods. For instance, if you run an Amazon FBA or dropshipping business, you typically won't need this number bSome readers

• Can I Start a Dropshipping Business in Estonia With Companio?

  Yes! The main requisite is that the business model follows this “pure” dropshipping model: You DON’T import/export the goods. The supplier/provider sends the goods directly to the customer. You DON’T keep stock, buy or sell anything directly. You don’t have a warehouse. The providers of the goods, in charge of sending the goods to the final customer, must be a company or a provider (or a limited number of them). The provider of the goods cannot be individuals or physical persons. YoSome readers