VAT settlement in Poland - sales via AMAZON, ALLEGRO, EBAY

Who has to account for VAT in Poland when selling on AMAZON, ALLEGRO and EBAY?

Conducting online sales on platforms AMAZON, ALLEGRO and EBAY often involves the need to settle VAT in Poland. This applies to Polish entrepreneurs as well as foreign companies that sell their products to Polish customers or store goods in Poland. FLOWER ACCOUNTING offers comprehensive support on VAT registration and accounting, helping to avoid tax errors.

What are the VAT obligations for sellers on e-commerce platforms?

1. obligation to register for VAT

Any seller who exceeds a certain sales threshold or who stocks goods in Poland (e.g. under the AMAZON FBA), must register for VAT.

2 VAT returns and billing obligations

Once registered, traders are required to submit regular VAT-7 returns and VAT-EU recapitulative statements for foreign sales.

3. VAT OSS for foreign sales

If a seller operates in several EU countries, he can benefit from a simplified system VAT OSS (One Stop Shop)which allows tax to be accounted for in one Member State.

How to correctly account for VAT on sales via AMAZON, ALLEGRO and EBAY?

1. VAT rates and type of sales

• Domestic sales in Poland - the standard rate of VAT applies (23%), unless the product is subject to lower rates (e.g. 8% or 5%).
• Sales to individual customers in the EU - Polish VAT applies until the threshold of EUR 10 000 is exceeded, then the VAT of the customer's country applies.

• B2B sales in the EU - transactions are exempt from VAT, but require VAT-EU reporting.

2 Accounting for VAT in practice

Proper accounting for VAT requires keeping accurate records of transactions and regular reporting of sales. FLOWER ACCOUNTING helps vendors to automate this process and bring their accounting system into line with tax requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Does a foreign company selling on ALLEGRO have to account for VAT in Poland?

Yes, if it stocks products in Poland or exceeds the sales threshold for VAT registration.

How often should VAT returns be submitted?

In Poland, VAT-7 returns are submitted monthly or quarterly, depending on the taxpayer's status.

Can KWIATKOWSKA KSIĘGLOWSKA help with VAT on ALLEGRO,AMAZON and EBAY?

Yes, we offer full support on accounting Wilanów and VAT settlements for e-commerce sellers.

Why use the services of KWIATKOWSKA KSIĘGOWOŚĆ?

With many years of experience in the e-commerce industry, FLOWER ACCOUNTING provides a full tax and accounting service, helping entrepreneurs avoid tax risks. Contact us to find out more about accounting for VAT in Poland!