VAT in Europe for online sellers
What is VAT?
VAT stands for value added tax, it is a tax that is added at every step of the supply chain where value is added. It starts from raw materials, on to manufacturers, manufacturers on to suppliers, suppliers on to the wholesalers, wholesalers on to the final customers. The VAT goes all the way down the supply chain where it reaches the end consumer. The end consumer will be carrying the VAT and cannot reclaim VAT.