About VAT Representation

VAT Representation: Facilitating VAT management for international trade

Foreign companies that sell goods and services are in certain situations required to register for VAT, but a foreign company may also register voluntarily for VAT to receive full access to a market such as the market of EU. The rules regarding VAT representation may be different between different countries and KGH is able to offer you VAT Representation on the EU market and in Norway.

In Sweden for instance, a foreign company, registered for VAT, is obligated to be represented by an agent if you are not permanently established or resident within the EU or in a country with which Sweden has an agreement. There is such an agreement between the Nordic countries. If you are not obligated to have an agent you nevertheless have the right to be representative by an agent.

Using VAT Representation means you let a professional take care of your foreign company’s bookkeeping regarding VAT and the VAT and PAYE returns. This means that your company can focus on your core business.

We know that VAT compliance is often a complex business and that is especially the case if you are doing business in a country where you may not be familiar with the local rules and regulations.  KGH has experienced personnel who are up to date with the relevant rules and are able to help you to fulfil your VAT obligations.

• Your customer receives a domestic invoice with domestic VAT
• Goods is cleared in the customs on the companies domestic VAT registration, which means that your customer consider you to be a domestic seller
• You are able to use the same procedure as domestic companies to deduct VAT

• Taking care of your bookkeeping of VAT
• Filling in and checking your VAT and PAYE returns / EC sales list of goods and services
• Invoicing
• Helping you with the communication with the authorities