A common VAT system is compulsory for member states of the European Union. The EU VAT system is imposed by a series of European Union (EU) directives.

The following rules apply regarding Value Added Tax (VAT):

Sales within the EU

We have to charge 19% VAT for sales within the EU, except for corporate purchases when valid VAT nr is provided. 

Sales outside the EU

Sales to countries outside the EU are exempt from VAT.