VAT

Strategic VAT & Compliance Solutions

VAT is constantly evolving, especially for businesses operating internationally. From determining the right VAT position and managing cross-border VAT returns to handling audits, objections, refunds, and compliance matters, navigating VAT regulations requires both technical expertise and practical experience.

At LENOS c.s. VAT & Customs Lawyers, we provide comprehensive VAT support tailored to national and international businesses.

Our specialists assist companies with VAT advisory services, VAT return and refund procedures, VAT validations, compliance audits, and objection and appeal processes. With decades of experience in both Dutch and international VAT matters, we help businesses minimize risks, remain compliant, and optimize their VAT position in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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VAT Position

VAT return, VAT refund and VAT validation

VAT advisory services

VAT audits and customs compliance audits

Objection and appeal VAT returns

Looking for clarity in complex VAT matters? Contact our VAT specialists for tailored advice and hands-on support.

Ideal national and international VAT position

The world of VAT is extremely dynamic and constantly subject to change. VAT continuously surprises with new restrictions and opportunities. At LENOS c.s., we understand like no other that it is nearly impossible for you as an entrepreneur to stay up-to-date with all the latest developments. There are probably many questions within your company regarding your VAT position. Are you asking yourself the right questions about VAT? And are you making the most of your VAT position? For the specialists at LENOS c.s., both the national and international VAT landscape holds no secrets. We closely monitor all developments and provide you with expert advice to optimize your VAT position where necessary.

Why is an optimal VAT position important?

Every entrepreneur must pay and reclaim VAT. Value Added Taxes affect almost every business process and have a significant impact on your company’s finances. Therefore, an optimal VAT position is indispensable. To advise you on the best VAT options, we prefer to be involved in your business as early as possible. This way, we can offer you solutions before problems arise. For instance, we can ensure an immediately visible result in the return when we are involved at the front end of your VAT process. Naturally, we can also assist you afterward, but then you run the risk that certain VAT matters can no longer be corrected at this stage and you miss out on benefits.

Save money with sound advice

Changes in VAT rules can present opportunities or threats to your VAT position. At LENOS c.s., we are always up to date with the latest changes and inform you when these changes apply to your business. Our specialists’ advice can result in a lower VAT return or help avoid additional tax assessments and penalties with a flawless VAT submission. In any case, our advice can save you a lot of money.

Wondering if your VAT position is optimal? Feel free to contact us.

What questions do you have about your VAT position?

Can I improve my VAT position
What is the VAT rate for my goods?
Why should I choose to deliver with VAT?
Which goods and services are exempt from VAT?
I sell my products via Amazon and Bol.com, how does this work with VAT?
Do I have to pay VAT when selling my commercial property?
Is my subsidy taxable with VAT or not?
How does VAT work with refunds, cancellations, credits or vouchers?

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Get clarity on your VAT risks and benefits.

VAT return, VAT refund and VAT validation

At first glance, the VAT return does not seem complicated. You can indeed easily submit the periodic Dutch VAT return yourself. But if you take your business across borders, things become a lot more complicated. Because each country has its own options and laws and regulations, there is a lot to consider when filing VAT returns abroad. At LENOS c.s. we know the VAT playing field inside and out. Our specialists are active in VAT matters in all EU member states, including Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Romania and Luxembourg. We also know our way around abroad, such as in the United Kingdom, China, the United States, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.

Assistance with VAT returns abroad

Due to globalization, new sales markets and commercial trends, many companies are now active across borders. Does your company also do business abroad and do you have to file a VAT return? We ensure that the tax return is completed correctly, that you have to pay as little VAT as possible and that the opportunities for VAT refund are maximized.

What does the expertise of our VAT specialists benefit your company?

In-depth knowledge of complex business models;
Your goods and services movements are clearly mapped out;
All VAT consequences and opportunities transparent;
Your VAT affairs abroad are optimally organised.

VAT matters for e-commerce

Since July 1, 2021, new VAT legislation for e-commerce has been in force in the European Union. These regulations are important for all entrepreneurs who sell goods internationally to consumers in the EU. If you sell goods to consumers in the EU, we can ensure that you are fully aware of the VAT consequences for your business.

Furthermore, changes in VAT regulations are expected in the coming years that will affect international flows of goods and services. It is very important to respond to these developments in a timely manner. Our VAT specialists help you to comply with VAT regulations and to make the most of the opportunities and possibilities in the country where you operate.

Avoid fines for late submission of your VAT return

There is a chance that you will be unpleasantly surprised afterwards with an annoying fine if you are not aware of the fact that you have to file a VAT return abroad. Even if you know that you have to file a tax return, a late VAT return can lead to a fine. For example, a tax return in Germany must always be submitted before the tenth of the month. At LENOS c.s. we have the deadlines for each country ready, so that your VAT return is submitted on time.

Registration, deregistration and statistical reporting

You need to register your business for VAT in a foreign country before you can file returns. At LENOS c.s., we can take care of this for you. If your activities in a particular country end, we can also handle the deregistration for you, so you are no longer obligated to file returns. Do you need to submit statistical reports in the meantime to provide insight into your goods flow? You can also leave this to our specialists.

VAT validation: checking your customer’s VAT identification number

Do you supply goods to customers in EU countries and apply the 0% VAT rate for this? Or do you shift the VAT to your customer? Then it is important to check your customer’s VAT identification number. If you don’t, you risk a VAT reassessment and will end up paying the VAT yourself, along with a potential fine. Through VAT validation, we verify whether your customer is an entrepreneur and if the VAT identification number actually belongs to your customer, thus preventing a reassessment.

Ensure compliant VAT returns worldwide.

VAT advisory service

At LENOS c.s. we leverage our extensive VAT expertise to offer comprehensive guidance on Dutch VAT regulations, ensuring full compliance management. Whether it’s standalone VAT reporting or part of an integrated administration, our services are tailored to meet your needs.

We offer a full range of VAT advisory services, including:

Evaluating VAT implications for individual transactions;
Managing IntraStat reporting requirements;
Assisting with VAT registration processes;
Facilitating VAT refund applications for non-resident entities in the Netherlands;
Processing VAT refund applications across other EU countries;
Preparing and submitting periodic VAT returns;
Overseeing Intra-Community Sales Listings;
Providing support for Article 23 license applications for import deferral;
Maintaining regular communication with tax authorities on all VAT compliance issues.

VAT solutions for seamless compliance

Whether you need a complete VAT solution or ongoing advice and support, we are dedicated to ensuring your organization remains fully compliant. Our proactive approach means we continuously monitor your VAT processes, identifying potential risks before they become issues. With our deep understanding of both local and international VAT regulations, we can navigate even the most complex situations. Trust in our expertise to keep your business operating smoothly, with compliance as a priority every step of the way.

Ensure full compliance with expert VAT advice.

VAT audits and customs compliance audits

VAT legislation never stands still and is continuously changing. Last year, all your VAT matters might have been perfectly in order, but due to changes in laws and regulations, there is a chance that they are no longer up to date. Without you being aware of it, this can have unpleasant consequences. A VAT audit by one of LENOS’s c.s. VAT specialists offers the solution. In a short time, we make it clear what risks you are running, ensuring that all your VAT matters are in perfect order.

Customs compliance audit

Does your company participate in international trade and do you have an AEO permit? Then it is advisable to have your procedures and transactions assessed against current customs regulations with a customs compliance audit. This audit inventories your customs processes in an objective and pragmatic way.

Identifying risks and opportunities with a VAT audit

There can sometimes be a significant margin between running a risk and missing an opportunity. Perhaps you are diligently following the applicable VAT rules, but you are not maximizing your potential. With a VAT audit, we uncover the opportunities for your business. Based on your activities, income, and expenses, we map out the entire VAT landscape of your organization. Which revenues are taxable, exempt from VAT or zero-rated? If your revenues are taxable, in which countries and at what rate exactly? Have you failed to pay VAT where it was due or have you wrongly paid VAT? And what possibilities are there to reclaim VAT both up front and in retrospect?

What are the benefits of VAT audits and customs audits?

Practical report with findings and recommendations;
Insight into risks, savings, points for improvement and opportunities;
Accurate inventory of your applicable customs obligations;
Sharp risk analysis of your customs compliance obligations.

Keeping your VAT matters optimally organized

Our specialists check the current state of your VAT matters to see if everything is optimally arranged. We also review previous VAT returns to see if there are any opportunities for retroactive claims. Additionally, we look to the future. How can you seize new VAT opportunities and avoid risks in the event of changing activities, for example? The VAT audit by LENOS c.s. makes this clear for you.

Customs compliance audit: assess your transactions and procedures against current regulations

Does your company participate in international trade? Then the status of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) can be beneficial. When it comes to customs transactions, as an AEO permit holder – or authorized market participant – you are considered reliable throughout the European Union. If you have an AEO permit, the AEO assessment includes certain requirements. The customs compliance audit evaluates these aspects. Based on the outcome of the audit, you can implement improvements and refine processes to ensure you are customs compliant.

Identify risks before they become problems.

Objection and appeal VAT returns

Do you disagree with the tax authorities and can’t resolve it with the tax inspector? You probably first try to assert your rights through an objection procedure. If this does not result in the desired ruling from the tax authorities, you can appeal or take the case to the Supreme Court. At LENOS c.s., we can handle the objection and appeal procedure for VAT returns. Naturally, our VAT specialists can assess the feasibility of the case in advance. We closely follow both national and international VAT developments, which allows us to assist you both domestically and abroad.

In-depth expertise

Knowledge of objections and appeals for VAT returns is crucial. We sometimes see from a distance that certain appeal procedures are immediately nipped in the bud due to formal errors. The person submitting the appeal sometimes has a strong case, but is, for example, unfamiliar with the exact formalities of the process. He overlooks certain things and still loses. Our VAT specialists can prevent this by conducting the objection and appeal procedure for your VAT return.

What is the added value of our VAT specialists?

In-depth knowledge of objections and appeals;
Combined view of the formal and material side of things;
Up-to-date with national and international VAT developments;
Expertise in complex matters at home and abroad.

Combination of the formal and material side of things

In-depth knowledge of objections and appeals;
Combined view of the formal and material side of things;
In-depth knowledge of objections and appeals;
Combined view of the formal and material side of things;
Up-to-date with national and international VAT developments;
Expertise in complex matters at home and abroad.

VAT

Strategic VAT & Compliance Solutions

What would you like to know more about?

I would like to know more about:

Looking for clarity in complex VAT matters? Contact our VAT specialists for tailored advice and hands-on support.

Ideal national and international VAT position

Why is an optimal VAT position important?

Save money with sound advice

Wondering if your VAT position is optimal? Feel free to contact us.

What questions do you have about your VAT position?

Need answers on the questions above or have any question about VAT position?

Get clarity on your VAT risks and benefits.

VAT return, VAT refund and VAT validation

Assistance with VAT returns abroad

What does the expertise of our VAT specialists benefit your company?

VAT matters for e-commerce

Avoid fines for late submission of your VAT return

Registration, deregistration and statistical reporting

VAT validation: checking your customer’s VAT identification number

Ensure compliant VAT returns worldwide.

VAT advisory service

We offer a full range of VAT advisory services, including:

VAT solutions for seamless compliance

Ensure full compliance with expert VAT advice.

VAT audits and customs compliance audits

Customs compliance audit

Identifying risks and opportunities with a VAT audit

What are the benefits of VAT audits and customs audits?

Keeping your VAT matters optimally organized

Customs compliance audit: assess your transactions and procedures against current regulations

Identify risks before they become problems.

Objection and appeal VAT returns

In-depth expertise

What is the added value of our VAT specialists?

Combination of the formal and material side of things

Strengthen your VAT case with expert representation.