Shop Tax-Free as an EU Business
B2B Purchases in the EU: Shop VAT-Free with a Valid EU VAT Number
Are you a business registered in the European Union with a valid intra-community VAT number? Then you are eligible for 0% VAT exemption on your purchases according to the EU VAT Directive for intra-community supplies. Customers from Switzerland and Norway benefit from export VAT exemption.
You will receive a VAT-free invoice (0%). You are responsible for reporting the VAT in your own country according to local tax legislation. This allows you to save up to 27% and remain fully compliant with European regulations.
Conditions for VAT-Free Purchasing
- You have a valid intra-community VAT number (VAT-ID)
- You enter the VAT number correctly during checkout (no spaces)
- Delivery must take place in the same country as the VAT-ID
- You are purchasing as a company or self-employed professional (not as a private consumer)
How It Works in Our Webshop
- Add the desired products to your cart
- Proceed to checkout and select "Business Customer"
- Enter your valid VAT-ID (no spaces)
- Our system automatically verifies the VAT-ID via the VIES system
- If valid, the system applies 0% VAT reverse charge
- You receive a legally compliant invoice without VAT
Overview of Standard VAT Rates in the EU + EFTA
| Country | Standard VAT Rate | Eligible for VAT Exemption? |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 20% | Yes |
| Belgium | 21% | No (local customers) |
| Bulgaria | 20% | Yes |
| Croatia | 25% | Yes |
| Cyprus | 19% | Yes |
| Czech Republic | 21% | Yes |
| Denmark | 25% | Yes |
| Estonia | 20% | Yes |
| Finland | 24% | Yes |
| France | 20% | Yes |
| Germany | 19% | Yes |
| Greece | 24% | Yes |
| Hungary | 27% | Yes |
| Ireland | 23% | Yes |
| Italy | 22% | Yes |
| Latvia | 21% | Yes |
| Lithuania | 21% | Yes |
| Luxembourg | 16% | Yes |
| Malta | 18% | Yes |
| Netherlands | 21% | Yes |
| Poland | 23% | Yes |
| Portugal | 23% | Yes |
| Romania | 19% | Yes |
| Slovakia | 20% | Yes |
| Slovenia | 22% | Yes |
| Spain | 21% | Yes |
| Sweden | 25% | Yes |
| Switzerland | 8.1% | Yes (export) |
| Norway | 25% | Yes (export) |
Validate Your VAT Number
You can verify the validity of your VAT number using the official VIES tool of the European Commission:
Check VAT Number (VIES)Important: If the VAT number is invalid or does not match the shipping country, Belgian VAT (21%) will be charged. For Switzerland and Norway, VAT-free export is possible with proper customs documentation.
Questions or need manual VAT approval? Contact us at info@beautyaswell.com or via WhatsApp: +32 3 541 36 45.