EU taxes
This page was printed on Jul 27, 2023. For the current version, visit https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/taxes/eu.
As of August 2020, the method for setting up EU taxes has changed.
- If you're new to Shopify, then refer toSetting up EU taxes.
- If you already use Shopify, then refer toRegistration-based taxes in the EU.
- If you want more information about how Brexit affects your business, then refer toUK taxes and Brexit.
If your business is based in a European Union (EU) member country, and you want to sell to other countries within the EU, then you need to register with your local jurisdiction for a value-added tax (VAT) number. The VAT number will allow you to charge VAT to your customers in the EU, based on their location. You can set up tax overrides for products that have special tax rates.
You can use Shopify to automate charging taxes, but you can't use Shopify to remit or file your taxes for you. When you know where you're responsible for charging taxes, you can follow this guide to make sure that you've configured your Shopify store to charge the correct rates.