Transport and logistics
Goods come from all over the world to the Netherlands, often to be further distributed from here, making our country an ideal international distribution hub. Transport and logistics are subject to VAT, but in certain cases, VAT calculation may be exempted. Of course, your business must meet specific conditions for this exemption. Many other VAT issues play a role in transport and logistics as well. These include the transport of goods under customs regimes, application of zero rates for transport to and from the EU, tariff application when outsourcing transport to other logistics service providers, and services for clients who cannot provide a valid VAT number.
The chance of getting lost along the way is quite real. That’s why LENOS’s c.s. VAT specialists are ready to guide your business through all VAT matters related to transport and logistics.
We can assist you with the following VAT issues in the field of transport and logistics:
- What are the specific invoice requirements in logistics services?
- How does VAT apply to my specific transport flow?
- Why is my customer asking me to sign a collection declaration?
- What does it mean when my customer asks if I can act as a fiscal representative to shift import VAT?
Identify opportunities and risks
With our expertise in VAT for transport and logistics, LENOS c.s. can assist you in various ways. For instance, through a VAT audit, we can review all your inbound and outbound invoices to identify opportunities and risks. Our VAT specialists provide immediate insight into areas where adjustments can be made within your business. This helps you avoid pitfalls and optimize the use of specific VAT schemes.
Apply the correct VAT rules and avoid VAT risks
LENOS c.s. is the right place for you when VAT matters in the field of transport and logistics cause problems. In such a case, we will assist you with advice on suitable solutions. But preferably you involve us at an earlier stage in your VAT matters, for example when you welcome a new customer, when you plan to open branches abroad or when you enter new countries. Then, with good advice, we can ensure that you apply the correct VAT rules and avoid VAT risks. After all, prevention is better than cure, even in the field of transport and logistics. And the greater the chance that you will seize every VAT opportunity.
Contact our professionals
Our partners are tax lawyers. We offer all the benefits of a smaller, flexible firm coupled with the experience one usually only finds in the largest tax consultancy firms. All partners have a long experience as VAT and customs inspectors with the Dutch Ministry of Finance as well as VAT and customs consultants with the largest tax consultancy firms in The Netherlands.
Toon Hasselman
Partner
Although specializing in VAT – his ‘taxes’ degree – his knowledge and experience extends far beyond this, and his teams have included International Trade & Customs (and other) Indirect Taxes specialists too. Toon has a no-nonsense approach, with a conclusive solution.
