{"id":60400,"date":"2018-10-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hellotax.com\/blog\/amazon\/warehouse\/locations\/germany\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:14:44","slug":"amazon-warehouses-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/amazon-warehouses-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Warehouses in Germany: Locations, FBA Storage and VAT Impact (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Amazon warehouses in Germany matter for more than logistics. For online sellers using Amazon FBA, Germany is one of the most important stock countries in Europe, and local storage can trigger German VAT registration and filing obligations. In this guide, we explain the main Amazon warehouses in Germany, why Germany matters so much in Amazon\u2019s European network, and what sellers should check before storing goods there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Why Amazon warehouses in Germany matter<\/h2>\r\n

For online sellers, Amazon warehouses in Germany matter for three main reasons:<\/p>\r\n

Faster fulfilment<\/strong>
Germany\u2019s central location makes it a key hub for deliveries across Europe.<\/p>\r\n

FBA stock placement<\/strong>
Amazon may store goods in Germany as part of wider European fulfilment programs.<\/p>\r\n

German VAT obligations<\/strong>
If your goods are stored in Germany, local VAT registration and local VAT returns may be required.<\/p>\r\n

For many businesses, Amazon warehouses in Germany are the first sign that their VAT obligations have become more complex. Once stock is stored locally, Amazon warehouses in Germany can trigger local VAT registration, local VAT returns, and extra record-keeping duties. Sellers should therefore treat Amazon warehouses in Germany as both a logistics issue and a tax issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Warehouse Locations in Germany<\/h2>\r\n

Amazon\u2019s German logistics network is much larger than it was a few years ago. According to Amazon Germany, there are now 23 logistics centres in the country, with continued investment in new locations and modernisation of existing sites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2026 update: Amazon\u2019s network in Germany keeps growing<\/h3>\r\n

Amazon says it currently operates 23 logistics centres in Germany<\/strong>, and the network expanded further with new logistics centres in Erfurt<\/strong>, Horn-Bad Meinberg<\/strong>, and Dummerstorf<\/strong> in 2024. Germany remains one of Amazon\u2019s most important logistics markets in Europe, which is one reason many FBA sellers find that stock is stored there even if Germany is not their only sales market.<\/p>\r\n

For an official Amazon source, Amazon Germany says it now operates 23 logistics centres in the country and continues to invest in new sites and expansions. You can read more in Amazon\u2019s facts about its logistics centres in Germany<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Amazon Warehouses in Germany<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below is a practical overview of Amazon warehouses in Germany relevant to online sellers. Amazon\u2019s network changes over time, so sellers should use public location lists as a strategic guide and always confirm where their own inventory is actually stored in Seller Central.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Country <\/strong><\/td>\r\nCode <\/strong><\/td>\r\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nBER3<\/td>\r\nAmazon Brieselang GmbH, Havellandstr. 5, 14656 Brieselang,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nBER6<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik AF M\u00fcnchen GmbH, Am Borsigturm 100,
13507 Berlin, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nCGN1<\/td>\r\nAmazon Koblenz GmbH, Amazonstrasse 1 \/ Industriepark A61,
56330 Kobern-Gondorf, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nDTM1<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik Werne GmbH, Carl-Zeiss-Stra\u00dfe 3,
59368 Werne, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nDTM2<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik Dortmund GmbH, Kaltbandstra\u00dfe 4,
44145 Dortmund, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nDUS2<\/td>\r\nAmazon Fulfillment Germany GmbH, Amazonstrasse 1 \/
Alte Landstrasse, 47495 Rheinberg, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nEDE4<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik Werne GmbH, Wahrbrink 25, 59368 Werne,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nEDE5<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik Werne GmbH, Wahrbrink 23, 59368 Werne,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nFRA1<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik GmbH, Am Schloss Eichhof 1, 36251 Bad Hersfeld,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nFRA3<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik GmbH, Amazonstrasse 1 \/ Obere K\u00fchnbach,
36251 Bad Hersfeld, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nHAM2<\/td>\r\nAmazon Logistik Winsen GmbH, Borgwardstrasse 10,
21423 Winsen an der Luhe, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nLEJ1<\/td>\r\nAmazon Distribution GmbH, Amazonstrasse1, 04347 Leipzig,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nLEJ2<\/td>\r\nAmazon Distribution GmbH, Imaging Operations,
Friedrichshafner Stra\u00dfe 72a, 04357 Leipzig, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nMUC3<\/td>\r\nAmazon Distribution GmbH, Amazonstrasse 1 Zeppelinstrasse 2,
86836 Graben, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nSTR1<\/td>\r\nAmazon Pforzheim GmbH, Amazonstrasse 1 (A8 Exit 44 Pforzheim
Nord direction Bretten), 75177 Pforzheim, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDEB<\/td>\r\nDHL Logistik-Center Ludwigsau, Im Fuldatal 2, 36251 Ludwigsau
OT Mecklar, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDEH<\/td>\r\nK\u00fchne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG Betriebsst\u00e4tte Rennerod,
Industriegebiet Alsberg, 56477 Rennerod, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDEI<\/td>\r\nGeodis Logistics Deutschland GmbH Niederlassung Hamburg,
Bei der Lehmkuhle 2, 21629 Neu Wulmstorf-Mienenbuettel, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDEJ<\/td>\r\nBaur Versand GmbH & Co KG, Siegfried-Lapawa-Stra\u00dfe 1,
96242 Sonnefeld, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDES<\/td>\r\nHermes Fulfilment GmbH Standort L\u00f6hne, Schillenbrink 6,
32584 L\u00f6hne, Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDET<\/td>\r\nGeodis Malsfeld NS 3PL, Bornwiese 1, 34323 Mansfeld,
Germany<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Germany<\/td>\r\nXDEU<\/td>\r\nDHL Solutions GmbH, Barentsstrasse 24, 53881 Euskirchen,
Germany \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n

If you want the wider context beyond Germany, our guide to Amazon Warehouse Locations in Europe<\/a> explains the main stock countries sellers should monitor across Amazon\u2019s European network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why Amazon warehouses in Germany matter for VAT<\/h2>\r\n

For many sellers, Germany is one of the first countries where Amazon stores stock under FBA. That matters because local storage in Germany can trigger German VAT registration and local filing obligations. The important question is not only whether Amazon has warehouses in Germany, but whether your products are actually stored there<\/strong> under your fulfilment setup.<\/p>\r\n

This is why Amazon warehouses in Germany should be reviewed regularly, not only when you first join FBA. Stock movements, new fulfilment programmes, and Amazon\u2019s own logistics optimisation can all increase the role of Amazon warehouses in Germany in your business. For sellers, regular checks of inventory placement are one of the safest ways to avoid missed VAT registrations and late filings.<\/p>\r\n

If your products are stored locally, our guide to VAT Returns in Germany: 2026 Deadlines, Forms and Compliance<\/a> explains the filing deadlines and compliance steps sellers may need to follow.<\/p>\r\n

Not sure whether Amazon stock in Germany creates a German VAT obligation for your business? hellotax can review your FBA setup, storage countries, and reporting duties. Speak to our team here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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How Amazon warehouses in Germany work for sellers<\/h2>\r\n

Amazon warehouses in Germany receive, store, pick, pack, and dispatch products sold through the marketplace. For sellers, the main benefit is faster delivery and easier returns. The compliance impact is that local stock storage may create German VAT registration and VAT return obligations, especially when Amazon FBA is used as part of a wider EU fulfilment setup.<\/p>\r\n

If you want a broader operational overview beyond Amazon warehouses in Germany, our EU VAT Compliance Checklist for Online Sellers (2026)<\/a> shows how registrations, stock movements, VAT filings, and tax letters fit together in practice.<\/p>\r\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n

Why do Amazon warehouses in Germany matter for online sellers?<\/strong>
They matter because Germany is one of Amazon\u2019s main logistics hubs in Europe. If your products are stored there, you may benefit from faster fulfilment, but you may also trigger German VAT registration and local filing obligations.<\/p>\r\n

Do I need VAT registration just because Amazon has a warehouse in Germany?<\/strong>
No. The key issue is whether your goods are actually stored there<\/strong> under your FBA or logistics setup. Public warehouse lists are useful, but your VAT obligations depend on real stock placement, not only on Amazon\u2019s wider network.<\/p>\r\n

What is the biggest Amazon warehouse in Germany?<\/strong>
That can change over time depending on expansions and how \u201cbiggest\u201d is measured. For sellers, the more useful question is whether Germany is one of the countries where Amazon may place their stock and create local VAT obligations.<\/p>\r\n

Can Amazon move my stock into Germany without Germany being my main market?<\/strong>
Yes. Under wider FBA and multi-country fulfilment programmes, Amazon may place stock in Germany for operational reasons even if Germany is not your only or main sales market. That is why sellers should monitor actual inventory locations regularly.<\/p>\r\n

If Amazon stores your goods in Germany, do not wait for VAT problems to discover your real stock footprint. hellotax can help you review your German storage setup, registration duties, and filing obligations so you can keep selling with confidence. Contact our VAT experts<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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