VAT Consulting:
Adding value for you.
Value Added Tax is one of the most complex areas of taxation – and at the same time a key risk for businesses. With countless exemptions, liabilities and special rules to consider, getting it right is anything but straightforward. Even small errors in processing can quickly become expensive – leading to back payments, lost input tax deductions or unexpected registration requirements.
In the face of these challenges, we’re your reliable partner: We help you navigate your VAT compliance in Austria and abroad safely and efficiently. We advise you on all VAT-related matters, including chain transactions, triangular transactions, drop shipping, consignment stock, distance selling and special VAT schemes such as margin taxation. We’re also your go-to contact for excise duties such as tobacco and beverage taxes.
Whether you're dealing with cross-border supplies of goods and services, invoice requirements, input VAT deduction, documentation for VAT exemptions or the correct application of VAT rates – our experts are here to support you with deep knowledge and many years of experience. We provide comprehensive support, particularly in the area of online retail, including one-stop-shop reporting and cross-border sales, learn more on our page about tax consulting for e-commerce.
We focus on personalised advice tailored to your business’ needs. With individual solutions and targeted training, we ensure you and your team are well equipped to handle VAT-related matters. In short: We make VAT simple and understandable, so that you can act with legal certainty and a clear focus on business success.
Our services
- Evaluation and optimization of your delivery and service flows
- Preparation and filing of preliminary and annual VAT returns, OSS declarations, Intrastat declarations and EC sales lists (recapitulative statements)
- VAT compliance for domestic and international businesses
- Filing of VAT refund claims for non-EU businesses
- Support with VAT refund procedures
- Consulting regarding e-commerce transactions within the EU
- One-Stop-Shop-registration (EU-OSS, Non-EU-OSS, IOSS)
- Representation and compliance for non-EU businesses regarding the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS)
- Individual VAT training (in-house available) for executives, sales and accounting teams
Your benefits
- Personal support from experienced tax advisors in the field of national and international indirect tax law
- Check of invoices for VAT purposes (requirements for exemption and input tax deduction)
- Personal VAT training designed to build your know-how – from correct transaction and invoice management to avoiding tax traps and meeting compliance obligations
- Examination of the individual case regarding VAT implications for domestic and international transactions, including practical solution strategies
- VAT checks in which all business processes are analysed regarding VAT impact, optimisation opportunities and legal compliance
- Support with international tax registrations and cross-border matters from our global network and its tax advisors in 126 countries
