Best EU VAT Compliance Providers: Practical 2026 Comparison

Choosing between EU VAT compliance providers is not simply a matter of finding the lowest monthly price. The right provider depends on where you store goods, how many VAT registrations you need, which marketplaces or webshops you use and whether your business requires local filings, OSS, fiscal representation or wider international tax support.

An Amazon seller storing stock in Germany and Poland needs a different service from a Shopify business shipping every order from one EU warehouse. A multinational company managing VAT, US sales tax and e-invoicing through an ERP has different requirements again.

This 2026 comparison looks at hellotax, Avalara, Taxually, SimplyVAT, Marosa, Amavat, Lovat, Sovos and Paddle. It also explains why Taxdoo is no longer included as a direct managed VAT compliance provider following the closure of its VAT service in April 2026.

Not sure which countries require registration? Book a free consultation to have your stock locations, sales channels and current VAT setup reviewed before comparing provider quotes.

EU VAT compliance providers compared at a glance

Pricing and service information below is based on information publicly available from the providers in July 2026. “Quote required” means that we could not verify a standard managed VAT compliance price on the provider’s public website.

The table should be treated as a starting point rather than a final cost comparison. A €49 software or bookkeeping package is not necessarily equivalent to a managed service that includes several VAT registrations, return preparation, tax-authority correspondence and fiscal representation.

Why Taxdoo is no longer compared as a VAT compliance provider

Taxdoo was previously one of the better-known European ecommerce VAT compliance providers. However, the company announced that it would discontinue its managed VAT compliance service at the end of April 2026.

Taxdoo now focuses primarily on AI-supported ecommerce bookkeeping, including DATEV-compatible accounting, marketplace integrations and transaction processing. Its published €49, €149 and €399 monthly packages relate to bookkeeping and should not be compared directly with managed VAT registration and filing prices.

Taxdoo recommended Marosa as a VAT compliance provider for customers affected by the change. Sellers moving from Taxdoo should nevertheless compare the full scope of alternative providers, including supported countries, registrations, filing frequencies, fiscal representation, OSS, historical corrections and tax-authority correspondence.

Businesses affected by the closure can read our guide to finding a Taxdoo replacement for VAT compliance or book a free consultation to review their VAT numbers, outstanding returns and provider-transfer requirements.

How much does hellotax cost in 2026?

The hellotax pricing page currently publishes the following monthly plans:

• New Seller: €49 per month per country
• Established Seller: €119 per month per country
• OSS for physical and digital goods: €89 per month

The New Seller plan is limited to 500 transactions per year across the company and is currently available for selected countries. It includes one integration and email support.

The Established Seller plan includes unlimited transactions, multiple platform integrations, a dedicated account manager and email and telephone support.

For monthly subscriptions, VAT registration or takeover is shown as a separate one-off charge of €300 per country. Annual payment may include registration or takeover free of charge, subject to the applicable package conditions. OSS registration is displayed as a separate €149 one-off charge for monthly customers.

These distinctions matter. The lowest starting price is not suitable for every seller, and country coverage, transaction limits, filing requirements and additional services should be confirmed before subscribing.

What should an EU VAT provider’s price include?

Two providers may advertise similar starting prices while delivering very different services. Before comparing totals, ask each provider for a written breakdown covering the following areas.

VAT registration and takeover

Confirm whether the price includes:

• A new VAT registration
• Taking over an existing VAT number
• Document preparation and translations
• Contact with the tax authority
• Registration for local online tax portals
• Deregistration when you stop trading

A free registration may only apply with an annual contract or may not cover government fees, translations, notarisation or fiscal representation.

Non-EU businesses should also review our complete guide to EU VAT registration for non-EU businesses, including common registration triggers, required documents and the effect of storing stock in Europe.

VAT returns and additional reports

Check exactly which filings are included. Depending on the country and transactions, an ecommerce seller may require:

• Periodic VAT returns
• Annual VAT returns
• EC Sales Lists
• Intrastat declarations
• Local transaction reports
• OSS returns
• Corrections to previous periods

A package described simply as “VAT filing” may not include all of these obligations.

Fiscal representation

Non-EU businesses may need a fiscal representative in certain countries. The representative can carry significant legal and financial exposure, so providers may charge an additional fee or require a deposit, bank guarantee or other security.

Fiscal-representation requirements differ by country. They should therefore be confirmed for each jurisdiction rather than assumed to be included in a standard monthly price.

Our guide to fiscal representation in the EU explains when non-EU sellers may need a representative and why the requirement can affect pricing, documentation and registration timelines.

Transactions, marketplaces and integrations

Some packages limit:

• Annual transactions
• Monthly orders
• Marketplace accounts
• Webshop connections
• Legal entities
• VAT numbers
• Historical data periods

An Amazon seller with several Seller Central regions and a Shopify store should verify that every sales channel and stock movement will be included.

Tax-authority correspondence

Ask whether the provider will:

• Translate and explain tax letters
• Respond to routine authority questions
• Handle filing reminders
• Support audits or inspections
• Correct returns when an error is found

Routine correspondence may be included, while investigations, voluntary disclosures and historical corrections are normally separate projects.

Providers should also explain how they manage VAT tax letters for ecommerce sellers, including filing reminders, requests for information and warnings about possible VAT-number cancellation.

Which EU VAT compliance provider is best for your business?

There is no single best provider for every ecommerce company. The strongest fit depends on the seller’s operational model.

hellotax: built around European ecommerce VAT compliance

hellotax focuses on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, WooCommerce and other ecommerce businesses selling across Europe.

Its service combines a VAT software dashboard with support from local accountants. Transaction data can be imported from supported marketplaces and shops to help prepare local VAT and OSS reports.

hellotax is particularly relevant when a seller needs:

• VAT registrations in several European countries
• Ongoing local VAT returns
• OSS registration and reporting
• Amazon and webshop transaction imports
• Visibility over deadlines and tax letters
• Support with changing VAT providers

The published starting prices make preliminary budgeting easier than with quote-only providers. However, sellers should still confirm country availability, filing frequency, fiscal-representation requirements and any services outside the standard package.

For IOSS, hellotax can review readiness, import arrangements and the wider VAT structure. It does not currently provide standalone IOSS registration and does not act as an IOSS intermediary.

Taxdoo: now focused on ecommerce bookkeeping

Taxdoo is no longer a direct provider of managed European VAT compliance services for new customers. In March 2026, the company announced that it would discontinue its VAT compliance business at the end of April 2026 and focus instead on AI-supported financial accounting for ecommerce businesses.

Taxdoo’s current packages start at €49, €149 and €399 per month, but these are ecommerce bookkeeping packages rather than directly comparable prices for foreign VAT registrations and managed local VAT returns.

The packages cover services such as GoBD-compliant bookkeeping, DATEV workflows, marketplace and payment integrations, and the processing of ecommerce transactions. Depending on the package, Taxdoo may also prepare data for OSS reporting and EC Sales Lists. However, preparing reporting data is not necessarily the same as managing registrations and submitting VAT returns in other countries.

Taxdoo stated that it was working with Marosa to support existing VAT compliance customers during the transition. Businesses looking for a new provider for European VAT registrations and filings should therefore compare current managed-compliance providers rather than treating Taxdoo as a new-service alternative.

Taxdoo may still be relevant for German ecommerce businesses seeking automated bookkeeping and DATEV-compatible accounting processes.

Marosa: multi-country compliance and e-invoicing

Marosa offers VAT registration, managed VAT compliance, software, real-time reporting and e-invoicing services.

Its dedicated Stripe and ecommerce pricing page publishes packages covering up to 12, 25 or 50 filings per year. Published monthly rates range from €350 to €1,700, depending on the package and whether billing is annual or monthly.

The packages include several VAT registrations, transaction allowances, tax-expert support and selected additional reports. Because these are bundled multi-country packages, their prices should not be compared directly with a single-country monthly plan.

Marosa is likely to be more relevant for businesses that already have several registrations or need VAT compliance to connect with e-invoicing and wider reporting requirements.

For a real provider-switching example, read how one ecommerce business evaluated a Marosa alternative for multi-country VAT compliance covering five European jurisdictions.

Taxually: modular VAT, sales-tax and EPR platform

Taxually describes its platform as a unified solution for VAT, sales tax and EPR compliance. Its services include automation supported by tax experts and integrations for ecommerce systems such as Shopify and WooCommerce.

Managed VAT compliance pricing is not clearly published as a standard list price, so businesses should request a quote covering:

• Registration countries
• Filing frequencies
• Fiscal representation
• OSS or IOSS requirements
• Sales channels
• Transaction volume
• EPR services

Taxually may suit growing businesses that want several forms of indirect-tax and environmental compliance managed through one provider.

SimplyVAT: specialist support for ecommerce sellers

SimplyVAT focuses on VAT compliance for online retailers, including Amazon and eBay sellers.

Its service range includes European VAT registrations and returns, together with OSS, IOSS-related services, EORI and customs support. Standard managed-compliance prices are not publicly displayed, so a seller must request a personalised quote.

The quote should specify which countries, returns and transaction volumes are included and whether fiscal representation, registrations and additional declarations are charged separately.

Amavat: European VAT and marketplace compliance

Amavat provides European VAT registration and filing services alongside OSS, EORI and EPR support. Its content and services are strongly oriented towards Amazon FBA and multi-country marketplace sellers.

Public standard prices could not be confirmed, so sellers should obtain a direct quote and check:

• The European jurisdictions covered
• Which filings are included
• Marketplace data integration
• EPR coverage
• Fiscal representation
• Historical corrections
• Tax-authority correspondence

Amavat may appeal to businesses using Amazon, Allegro, eMAG or other Central and Eastern European marketplaces.

Lovat: VAT and sales-tax technology

Lovat combines VAT-related technology with US sales-tax functionality and ecommerce integrations.

That cross-regional approach can be useful for businesses selling in both Europe and the United States. However, buyers should distinguish between access to software and a fully managed registration and filing service.

Because current pricing for a directly comparable managed EU VAT package could not be verified, sellers should request a quote based on their countries, transaction volumes and required level of human support.

Avalara: broad enterprise tax infrastructure

Avalara offers tax determination, VAT compliance, US sales-tax products, e-invoicing and integrations for large business systems.

Its European VAT offering covers registration, compliance information and reporting support, but standard managed VAT prices are not publicly listed.

Avalara may be appropriate when a business:

• Operates in many tax jurisdictions
• Manages VAT and US sales tax together
• Needs tax determination at checkout
• Uses an ERP or complex finance infrastructure
• Requires e-invoicing or wider global tax technology

It is not automatically unsuitable for a smaller seller, but a business with one or two straightforward European registrations may not need the full scope of an enterprise platform.

Sovos: complex reporting, OSS, IOSS and e-invoicing

Sovos provides managed compliance and tax technology across VAT, e-invoicing and regulatory reporting.

Its ecommerce service explicitly covers Union OSS, Non-Union OSS, IOSS, registration under simplified schemes and return-filing management. Sovos also advertises IOSS intermediary services for non-EU sellers.

Sovos may be suitable for:

• Larger international ecommerce businesses
• Marketplaces
• Companies needing an IOSS intermediary
• Businesses affected by several e-invoicing mandates
• Groups with complex regulatory-reporting obligations

Pricing is quote-based and should be compared against the exact services and jurisdictions included.

Paddle: a Merchant of Record, not a normal VAT filing provider

Paddle is fundamentally different from the other businesses in this comparison.

As a Merchant of Record, Paddle becomes the contractual seller for eligible software and digital-product transactions. It handles checkout, payment processing, billing and applicable sales-tax or VAT collection and remittance.

Its standard published price is 5% plus $0.50 per checkout transaction, with custom pricing available for larger businesses.

Paddle may suit SaaS, app and digital-product businesses that want to outsource much of the payment and tax process. It is generally not a replacement for VAT registrations and local returns created by storing and selling physical goods through Amazon FBA or a 3PL.

Amazon FBA example: why country coverage matters

Suppose a US Amazon seller joins Pan-European FBA and Amazon stores its goods in Germany, France, Poland and the Czech Republic.

The seller may need local VAT registrations and returns in each stock country. Domestic sales from those warehouses generally belong in local returns. Stock movements between countries must also be recorded correctly.

Eligible cross-border B2C sales from one EU country to consumers in another may be reported through Union OSS. However, OSS does not replace the local registrations required because stock is held in several countries.

The provider therefore needs to handle more than a single OSS return. It must be able to process domestic sales, cross-border B2C sales, stock transfers, returns and relevant local declarations.

Our detailed guide to Amazon FBA VAT compliance explains how warehouse locations, domestic sales, stock transfers and OSS interact for marketplace sellers.

Shopify example: one warehouse and cross-border sales

Consider an EU-established Shopify seller dispatching every order from a warehouse in Germany.

If the business meets the conditions for the EU-wide €10,000 threshold, it may initially charge German VAT on eligible cross-border B2C sales. Once the threshold is exceeded, customer-country VAT normally applies, and the seller can generally report eligible sales through Union OSS.

This threshold should not automatically be applied to a US or other non-EU seller. It generally applies where the supplier is established in only one EU Member State and meets the relevant conditions.

If the Shopify business later adds stock in France, it will normally need to consider French VAT registration and local reporting regardless of whether it already uses OSS in Germany.

Read our complete Shopify VAT EU guide for more information about VAT rates, stock locations, OSS and tax settings for Shopify merchants selling across Europe.

Questions to ask every VAT provider

Before signing a contract, ask each provider the same questions:

1. In which countries do I currently need VAT registration?
2. Does your quote cover every country where my stock is stored?
3. Are registration and takeover fees included?
4. Which periodic and annual filings are included?
5. Is OSS included, and which transactions will you report through it?
6. Do I need fiscal representation or a financial guarantee?
7. Are Intrastat and EC Sales Lists included?
8. How many transactions and integrations does the package cover?
9. Who responds when a tax authority sends a letter?
10. What does it cost to correct historical returns?
11. Is there a minimum contract term?
12. What support will I receive when changing provider?

A meaningful comparison requires written answers to these questions. Comparing only the monthly headline fee can leave important obligations outside the contract.

Online sellers can use our EU VAT compliance checklist to identify the registrations, returns and reporting obligations that a provider may need to manage.

Need help identifying the services your quote should cover? Speak to a VAT expert to review your stock countries, marketplaces, OSS position and existing VAT numbers.

Common mistakes when comparing EU VAT compliance services

Assuming OSS removes every VAT registration

Union OSS normally simplifies eligible intra-EU cross-border B2C sales. It does not normally replace registrations required because of local stock storage, domestic sales, imports or stock transfers.

It also does not cover ordinary B2B sales.

Our updated guide to the One Stop Shop for online sellers explains which transactions can be reported through OSS and which obligations must remain in local VAT returns.

Comparing bookkeeping software with managed VAT filings

A bookkeeping platform, tax-calculation engine and fully managed VAT service perform different jobs.

Check whether the provider only generates reports or whether local tax professionals review, submit and take responsibility for managing the filing process.

Ignoring fiscal-representation costs

The standard filing price may not include fiscal representation, guarantees, deposits or enhanced due diligence.

This is particularly important for non-EU sellers entering several countries at once.

Choosing only for Amazon

Your VAT provider should receive data from every relevant channel. Amazon data alone may not show Shopify orders, eBay sales, 3PL stock, manual invoices or imports made outside the marketplace.

Assuming the marketplace handles everything

Marketplace deemed-supplier rules apply only to certain transactions. Sellers may still have obligations relating to imports, stock storage, stock movements, their own webshops, B2B sales and transactions outside the deemed-supplier rules.

Overlooking the cost of changing providers

Ask how records, tax letters, portal access and filing histories will be transferred if you leave. A low entry price may become less attractive if the exit process is difficult or expensive.

Which provider is the cheapest?

There is no reliable universal answer because providers package their services differently.

Among the clearly published entry-level figures reviewed for this article, hellotax starts at €49 per month per country for an eligible New Seller setup.

Taxdoo also publishes a €49 starting package, but Taxdoo discontinued its managed VAT compliance service at the end of April 2026. Its current published packages relate to ecommerce bookkeeping and should not be included in a price comparison of managed EU VAT registration and filing providers.

Marosa publishes higher monthly amounts, but its packages include several registrations and multiple filings. Paddle charges per transaction because it supplies a Merchant of Record model rather than a conventional VAT filing subscription.

The lowest total cost can therefore only be identified after mapping:

• Stock locations
• Required VAT numbers
• Filing frequencies
• Transaction volumes
• Sales channels
• OSS requirements
• Fiscal representation
• Additional reports
• Historical compliance issues

Frequently asked questions about EU VAT compliance providers

What are EU VAT compliance providers?

EU VAT compliance providers help businesses identify registration obligations, obtain VAT numbers, prepare VAT returns and manage related reporting across European countries.

The exact service may also include software, marketplace integrations, OSS reporting, fiscal representation, tax-authority correspondence and additional declarations.

Which EU VAT compliance provider is best for Amazon sellers?

The best provider for an Amazon seller is one that covers every FBA stock country, correctly handles stock transfers and domestic sales, and can process Amazon transaction data.

Sellers should also check OSS support, fiscal-representation requirements, transaction limits and the provider’s process for tax-authority letters.

What is the cheapest VAT provider for a small Amazon seller?

hellotax publishes an eligible New Seller plan from €49 per month per country. Other providers may offer lower or higher personalised quotes, but prices cannot be compared accurately until registrations, filings, limits and additional services are matched.

Is Avalara better than hellotax?

Avalara and hellotax are designed around different needs. Avalara offers broad global tax technology, while hellotax focuses more specifically on European VAT compliance for ecommerce sellers.

A multinational group needing tax determination, US sales tax and enterprise integrations may prefer Avalara. An Amazon or Shopify seller seeking European VAT registrations, filings and ecommerce-oriented support may find hellotax more closely aligned with its requirements.

Is Taxually an alternative to hellotax?

Yes, Taxually is a possible alternative for businesses seeking VAT compliance technology and related services.

The better fit depends on the countries, pricing, integrations, service scope, fiscal-representation needs and level of support included in each proposal.

Does OSS eliminate the need for a VAT provider?

No. OSS simplifies reporting for eligible cross-border B2C transactions, but it does not manage every VAT obligation.

Local stock, domestic sales, imports, B2B transactions and stock transfers may still require local registrations, filings and accounting support.

Read the European Commission’s official One Stop Shop guidance for an overview of the transactions covered by the EU schemes.

Do non-EU sellers need fiscal representation?

It depends on the country and the seller’s establishment. Some European countries require or may require non-EU businesses to appoint a fiscal representative, while others allow direct registration.

Providers should confirm the position separately for every country and explain any fees, deposits or guarantees.

Is Paddle an alternative to a European VAT accountant?

Only for certain digital businesses. Paddle’s Merchant of Record model can manage payments and taxes for eligible software and digital-product transactions.

It does not normally replace local VAT compliance created by storing and selling physical goods through Amazon FBA, warehouses or 3PL providers.

Can one provider manage both VAT and US sales tax?

Some providers, including Avalara, Taxually and Lovat, offer products spanning VAT and US sales tax.

A combined platform may be useful for international businesses, but sellers should check whether both areas are fully managed services or whether certain products only calculate taxes and generate reports.

Can I change EU VAT compliance providers?

Yes. However, the new provider should first review your VAT numbers, filing status, outstanding tax letters, portal access and historical data.

A carefully managed takeover reduces the risk of missed returns or duplicated filings during the transition.

Our case study on switching Amazon VAT providers shows why filing histories, portal access, outstanding letters and takeover dates should be reviewed before the handover begins.

Conclusion: choosing between EU VAT compliance providers

The best EU VAT compliance providers are not necessarily those with the lowest advertised monthly fee. They are the providers whose country coverage, filing scope, ecommerce integrations and support model match the seller’s real operations.

A small Amazon seller may prioritise transparent per-country pricing and marketplace support. A German ecommerce company may value DATEV-compatible bookkeeping. A larger international group may need enterprise tax determination, e-invoicing and multi-tax reporting. A SaaS business may prefer a Merchant of Record rather than managing VAT registrations directly.

Before making a decision, map every place where you store goods, import products and make domestic supplies. Then ask providers to quote against the same list of registrations, filings and additional obligations.

Book a free consultation to review your current VAT registrations, Amazon or Shopify setup, OSS treatment and potential compliance gaps before choosing or changing provider.

Pricing and positioning were reviewed against publicly available provider information in July 2026. Packages, availability and fees may change. Always request a written quote based on your countries, transaction volumes and required services.