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VAT Returns
Managing VAT returns can be complex and time-consuming. GlobalTrade Business simplifies the process ,ensuring accurate, on-time filing across every EU member state.
Monthly · Quarterly
Filing Frequency
Per country rules
24+
Countries Covered
EU & beyond
Zero
Deadline Risk
We file before due date
Local
Languages
We file in the local language
OVERVIEW
What is a VAT number?
A VAT return is a periodic report submitted to a tax authority that summarises a business's VAT transactions ,the VAT charged on sales (output VAT) and the VAT paid on purchases (input VAT). The difference is either paid to the tax authority or reclaimed as a refund.
Businesses registered for VAT in an EU member state are required to file returns regularly. The filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annually) depends on the country and the business's turnover.
💡 Why accurate filing matters
Late or inaccurate VAT returns attract penalties, interest charges and can trigger tax authority audits. GlobalTrade Business ensures every return is filed correctly, in the local language, before the deadline.
FLYING FREQUENCY
Monthly, quarterly or annual?
The frequency varies by country and business size. Here are the three standard regimes:
Required in some countries; useful for cash flow management
Every Month
Every Quarter
Standard filing frequency for most businesses
Once a Year
Available for lower-turnover businesses in specific countries
The deadline for submitting a VAT return is typically one calendar month after the end of the accounting period, though this varies by country and scheme.
OUR ROLE
What we handle for you
VAT Return Preparation
We compile your transaction data, calculate output and input VAT, and prepare the return to the exact format required by each country's tax authority.
1
Accurate Filing
2
We file in the local language, using the correct local portal, before the deadline ,every period.
3
Language & Communication
We communicate directly with foreign tax authorities on your behalf, in the local language.
4
Compliance Monitoring
We track regulatory changes, update your filing accordingly, and alert you to any new requirements.
VAT Payment Coordination
We advise on the VAT amount due and help coordinate payment to the tax authority before the deadline.
5
Audit Support
6
If a tax authority raises a query or audit, we represent you and prepare the required documentation.
WHY YOU NEED TO PROVE
What declaration materials does GTB need?
Before each filing period, you provide us with your sales and purchase data for the period. This typically includes: sales invoices, purchase invoices, import/export documentation, and any credit notes. We handle everything from there ,reconciliation, calculation, and submission.
What you send us
A simple spreadsheet or export from your accounting system is all we need. We accept data in any format ,Excel, CSV, or a direct export from your ERP or e-commerce platform.
PROCESS
How it works
1
Receive your VAT number
After VAT registration, you are required to file returns regularly (monthly, quarterly or annually depending on the country).
2
Send us your declaration materials
You provide your sales and purchase data for the period. We accept any format.
3
We prepare and submit the return
Our team reconciles the data, calculates the VAT due, and files the return before the deadline.
4
VAT payment
If VAT is payable to the tax authority, you arrange payment to arrive in the administration's account before the deadline.
How GlobalTrade Business Can Help
Your complete French VAT partner
From first registration to ongoing returns — we manage the full compliance lifecycle so you can focus on your business.
Fiscal Representation
As certified fiscal representative, we assume joint liability and act as your official contact point with French tax authorities.
VAT Refund Recovery
Recover French VAT paid on business expenses. We manage the full refund claim under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
IOSS & OSS Registration
Sell goods or services to EU consumers without registering in every country. We manage your IOSS or OSS enrolment and handle all cross-border VAT declarations through a single submission.