Selling into the European Union and the UK
Since Brexit, the EU and the UK are two customs and VAT systems. We help producers from Asia and elsewhere set up for both, and find the buyers.
What a non-EU seller usually needs
| Area | What to arrange |
|---|---|
| Customs | EORI numbers (EU and UK), tariff classification, customs broker, duty and import VAT payment |
| VAT | Registrations where stock is held or goods are imported; OSS/IOSS for distance sales; Intrastat and EC Sales Lists |
| E-invoicing | KSeF in Poland; Italy's SdI system for Italian-established businesses |
| Product | CE or UKCA marking, labelling in the local language, food and cosmetics notifications |
| Distribution | Importers, distributors, retail buyers or commercial agents |
Where we are strongest
The United Kingdom, Italy and Poland: we have companies or long-standing partners in each, and we work in English, Italian and Polish. Through Nevermore Sp. z o.o. in Warsaw we also provide Polish tax and VAT consulting for companies importing into the EU.
See Cross-border tax and VAT for registrations and in-house filing, and Import and export for buyers and logistics.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need an EORI number?
Any business that imports into or exports from the EU or the UK needs an EORI number. EU and UK numbers are separate.
Do we need to register for VAT in each country?
If you hold stock, import goods or make certain local supplies in a country, you usually need a VAT registration there. Distance sales to consumers across the EU can often be reported through the One-Stop Shop instead.
What changed in Poland with KSeF?
Poland has introduced a mandatory national e-invoicing system, KSeF, with obligations phased by company size. Invoices have to be issued through it, which usually requires a connection from your ERP or invoicing software.
Does the UK still accept CE marking?
For many product categories the UK has extended recognition of CE marking alongside UKCA. Rules differ by category, so we check the current position for your product.
Selling into Europe or the UK?
Tell us what you sell, where you want to sell it and by when. You will speak with Daniele Spina directly, and we reply within one working day.