German VAT · One-Stop Shop (OSS) · PAN-EU

Set up German VAT & OSS correctly for e-commerce

SPIELMANN supports international Amazon, Shopify and multichannel sellers with German VAT compliance, the One-Stop Shop (OSS), VAT advance returns, PAN-EU storage locations and intra-Community transfers of own goods.

Review your German VAT setup

Free & without obligation

15 minutes

No preparation required

160 e-commerce clients. Focused on Amazon, Shopify, D2C and multichannel businesses with German tax obligations.

Where OSS and PAN-EU go wrong for international sellers

OSS simplifies EU sales to private customers. Complexity arises when Amazon, Shopify, PAN-EU, international storage locations and payment data come together.

Incorrect OSS treatment

EU sales and thresholds have not been properly reviewed, resulting in returns being filed late or under the wrong scheme.

VAT advance returns based on estimates

VAT is reported using spreadsheets or guesswork instead of actual shop, marketplace and payment data.

PAN-EU and storage locations overlooked

Amazon moves goods across national borders. If storage locations and intra-Community transfers of own goods are omitted, the VAT reported does not reflect the underlying transactions.

German VAT, OSS and PAN-EU for
growing international e-commerce businesses

SPIELMANN works with you to review your countries, storage locations, marketplaces and data sources, then uses this information to establish a reliable process for German VAT advance returns, OSS and intra-Community transfers of own goods.

Reliable data sources instead of estimates

Amazon, Shopify, marketplaces, payment providers and document management tools are properly assessed as the basis for your reporting. This means German VAT advance returns and OSS returns are based on transparent, verifiable data rather than guesswork.

Review shop, marketplace and payment data
Identify data gaps and manual lists
Define the basis for advance VAT returns and OSS filings

Correctly assess OSS, PAN-EU and warehouse locations

SPIELMANN reviews which countries, warehouse locations, stock transfers and filing procedures are relevant. If VAT registrations abroad are required, specialised partners are available to assist.

Clearly define the scope of the OSS scheme
Review PAN-EU and inventory movements
Resolve cross-border matters properly

A monthly process you can rely on

Data, obligations and responsibilities are brought together in a repeatable process. This makes VAT part of a clearly defined monthly routine rather than something that has to be improvised each time.

Define responsibilities and deadlines
Establish a repeatable process for preparing advance VAT returns and OSS filings
Resolve queries before deadlines

OSS, PAN-EU and USt-VA — a VAT structure that grows with your e-commerce business.

We review countries, warehouse locations and data sources — and turn them into a well-structured monthly process.

Review your VAT setup

Free & without obligation

15 minutes

No preparation required

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Software tool, conventional tax firm or SPIELMANN?

OSS and PAN-EU require more than exported data or a single filing. What matters is having someone who can properly integrate your online shop, marketplaces, warehouse locations and VAT logic.

Software tool

Provides data and exports, but does not assess the tax treatment of countries, warehouse locations and reporting channels.

Conventional tax firm

Can submit filings, but often lacks sufficient e-commerce expertise when it comes to PAN-EU, marketplace data and stock transfers.

SPIELMANN

Combines online shop, marketplace and payment data with Europe-wide VAT logic and a reliable monthly process.

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The result:
VAT handled correctly, every month.

Online shop, marketplace and payment data are correctly allocated. Advance VAT returns, OSS filings and stock transfers follow an established process rather than being handled from scratch each time.

A clear data basis

Reliable reporting processes

Fewer queries before filing deadlines

SPIELMANN grows with you—
thanks to partners with more than 1,300 employees.

FAQs

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about working with us, switching advisers and our services.

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Do you also advise agencies, service providers and SaaS companies?

Yes. In addition to Amazon and Shopify merchants, we advise agencies, service providers and SaaS companies in the e-commerce sector. We are familiar with recurring revenue, retainer models and international invoicing.

How quickly can I switch to Spielmann?

Typically within four weeks, with less than 30 minutes of your time required. We handle communication with your current tax adviser and manage the entire transition without disruption.

Are you really tax advisers?

Yes. SPIELMANN Steuerberatung GmbH is a licensed tax advisory firm registered with the Düsseldorf Chamber of Tax Advisers. Financial accounting, payroll accounting, tax advisory services, annual financial statements and tax returns are all provided by a single firm.

How does communication work?

Communication is primarily via a dedicated Slack channel for your team, as well as by email and phone. We generally respond to queries within a few hours.

Can you handle international sales and customers?

Yes. We set up cross-border transactions, reverse charge, OSS and foreign registrations correctly and handle the ongoing filings, so you can focus on your business.

Set up German VAT & OSS correctly for e-commerce

160 e-commerce clients. Focused on Amazon, Shopify, D2C and multichannel businesses with German tax obligations.