If my U.S. company invoices a German client, must I charge VAT?

Asked Jan 4, 2015· 1 answer ·Europe, European Union, Germany, United States, Western Europe

Faisal KhanAnswered Jan 4, 2015

No Value Added Tax is applicable within your geographical bounds only. If the product and/or services being sold would be utilized within your geographic region then VAT is applicable, otherwise it is not.

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