{"id":60421,"date":"2018-10-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hellotax.com\/blog\/amazon\/fba\/europe\/central\/"},"modified":"2020-07-02T18:45:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T16:45:41","slug":"amazon-fba-central-europe-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/amazon-fba-central-europe-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Amazon FBA Central Europe Programme the Right FBA Service for Me? (Updated 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"554\">Choosing the right Amazon FBA service can be a challenge\u2014especially when expanding across Europe. If you already sell in Germany and are looking to improve delivery times and reduce fulfilment costs, the Amazon FBA <strong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"527\">Central Europe Programme (CEE)<\/strong> might be the right choice.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"730\">In this article, we explain what the CEE Programme is, how it compares to other FBA options, and when it makes sense to use it based on your sales volume and VAT obligations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" class=\"wp-image-61129\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amazon-Central-Europe-Programme-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amazon-Central-Europe-Programme-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amazon-Central-Europe-Programme-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amazon-Central-Europe-Programme-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Amazon-Central-Europe-Programme.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"826\">What Is the Amazon FBA Central Europe Programme (CEE)?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1034\">The <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"866\">Central Europe Programme (CEE)<\/strong> is a regional fulfilment network offered by Amazon. When enrolled, your FBA inventory can be <strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1033\">stored not only in Germany, but also in Poland and the Czech Republic<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1170\">This means Amazon has more flexibility in storing and shipping your products across central Europe\u2014without additional fulfilment fees.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1203\">\u2705 CEE vs Other FBA Services<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1273\">Besides the Central Europe Programme, Amazon sellers can also choose:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1500\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1332\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1332\"><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1296\">Pan-European FBA<\/strong> \u2013 Store in all EU Amazon warehouses<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1420\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1372\">European Fulfilment Network (EFN)<\/strong> \u2013 Fulfil orders across borders from one country<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1500\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1456\">Multi-Country Inventory (MCI)<\/strong> \u2013 Manually choose where to store your stock<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1730\">The CEE Programme sits between EFN and Pan-EU in terms of complexity and reach. It\u2019s a good next step for sellers already active in Germany who want to expand efficiently but aren\u2019t ready to register for VAT in all EU countries.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1730\"><div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1784\"><strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1784\">How Does the CEE Programme Work in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1818\">When you join the CEE Programme:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2081\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1874\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1874\">You <strong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1874\">send your inventory to a German FBA warehouse<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1976\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1976\">Amazon <strong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1901\">redistributes<\/strong> stock to fulfilment centres in <strong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1976\">Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2081\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2081\">Amazon uses its logistics network to deliver from the closest warehouse to customers in Central Europe<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2211\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2211\">\ud83d\udce6 There are <strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2124\">no additional FBA fees<\/strong> for using the CEE service\u2014Amazon handles the cross-border transfers at no cost to you.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2367\">However, you are <strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2293\">legally required to register for VAT in all three countries<\/strong> (Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic) if your goods are stored there.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2367\">For more information on Amazon warehouses in Europe click <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/amazon-warehouse-locations-in-europe\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2372\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2417\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2417\">When Is CEE the Right Choice for Me?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2467\">The Central Europe Programme is best suited for:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2674\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2515\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2515\"><strong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2515\">Sellers dispatching 500+ FBA units\/month<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2568\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2568\">Businesses already active in the German market<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2629\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2629\"><strong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2629\">Sellers looking to cut costs without going full Pan-EU<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2674\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2674\"><strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2674\">Brands preparing for EU-wide expansion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2792\">If you&#8217;re growing steadily in Germany but not yet ready for Pan-European FBA, <strong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2791\">CEE is an ideal intermediate step<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2797\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2841\"><strong data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2841\">What Are the Benefits of Using Amazon FBA Central Europe Programme?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\r\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"3577\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2966\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2966\">\r\n<th data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2884\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2858\">Benefit<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2966\" data-col-size=\"md\">\ud83d\udcac <strong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2900\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3577\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3211\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3131\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3119\">Lower fulfilment costs<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3211\">Save approx. <strong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3164\">\u20ac0.50 per unit<\/strong> by using Poland and Czech fulfilment centres<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3333\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3252\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3233\">Faster shipping<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3333\">Local inventory = shorter delivery times in Central Europe<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3455\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3374\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3357\">No added FBA fees<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3455\">Amazon distributes inventory at no extra charge<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3577\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3496\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3482\">More warehouse space<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3577\">Reduce storage pressure on German fulfilment centres<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\r\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3619\">\ud83d\udcb0 Example: Estimated Annual Savings<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\r\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"4087\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3681\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3681\">\r\n<th data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3645\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3644\">Monthly FBA Units<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3681\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3679\">Annual Savings at \u20ac0.50\/unit<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"4087\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3797\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3765\" data-col-size=\"sm\">500<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3797\">\u20ac3,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3855\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3823\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1,000<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3855\">\u20ac6,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3913\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3881\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2,000<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3913\">\u20ac12,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3971\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3939\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4,000<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3971\">\u20ac24,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4029\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3997\" data-col-size=\"sm\">8,000<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4029\">\u20ac48,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4087\">\r\n<td data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4055\" data-col-size=\"sm\">16,000<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4087\">\u20ac96,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\r\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4193\">These savings can significantly boost your margins, especially for lower-priced or high-volume products.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4193\"><div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4198\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4237\"><strong data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4237\">What Are the VAT Implications?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4296\">Using the CEE Programme <strong data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4292\">requires VAT registration<\/strong> in:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4359\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4315\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4315\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea <strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4315\">Germany<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4333\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4333\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 <strong data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4333\">Poland<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4359\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4359\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff <strong data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4359\">Czech Republic<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4467\">You must file regular VAT returns in all three countries, even if your main marketplace is only Amazon.de.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4681\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4681\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4488\">Important:<\/strong> These obligations exist even if you&#8217;re already using the <strong data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4569\">One Stop Shop (OSS)<\/strong> scheme. OSS does <strong data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4594\">not<\/strong> replace the need for local VAT registrations when storing goods in multiple countries.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4706\">At Hellotax, we handle:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4873\">\r\n<li data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4764\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4764\">VAT registration in Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4818\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4818\">Ongoing VAT filings and tax authority communication<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4873\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4873\">Compliance monitoring for all your EU FBA activities<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4916\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4916\">\ud83d\udcac <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4916\">Talk to our VAT experts today \u2192<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<hr data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"4921\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4979\"><strong data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4979\">CEE vs Pan-European FBA: Which Should You Choose?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\r\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5630\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5073\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5073\">\r\n<th data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5026\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4983\" data-end=\"5000\">CEE Programme<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5073\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5048\">Pan-European FBA<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5630\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5258\">\r\n<td data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5211\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Store in 3 countries<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5258\">Store in 7+ countries<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5351\">\r\n<td data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5304\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VAT needed in 3 countries<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5351\">VAT needed in all storage countries<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5444\">\r\n<td data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5397\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Lower entry barrier<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5444\">Best for large sellers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5537\">\r\n<td data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5490\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20ac0.50 per unit savings<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5537\">Full EU reach with fast delivery<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5630\">\r\n<td data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5583\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ideal for growing businesses<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5630\">Ideal for established, high-volume sellers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\r\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5791\">CEE is an excellent <strong data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5670\">stepping stone<\/strong> toward Pan-EU FBA. You get better logistics and lower costs, without the complexity of managing VAT in all EU countries.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5796\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5871\"><strong data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5871\">Conclusion: Is the Central Europe Programme Right for You in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"6127\">The <strong data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5911\">Central Europe Programme (CEE)<\/strong> remains a valuable fulfilment option for online sellers in 2025. If you already sell in Germany and ship at least <strong data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6049\">500 units per month<\/strong>, it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6076\">cost-effective<\/strong> way to expand your reach and streamline logistics.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6272\">While VAT registration in three countries is a requirement, the potential savings and faster delivery times can outweigh the compliance burden.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"6274\" data-end=\"6277\" \/>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6443\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6443\">\ud83d\ude80 <strong data-start=\"6284\" data-end=\"6298\">Next step:<\/strong><br data-start=\"6298\" data-end=\"6301\" \/><strong data-start=\"6301\" data-end=\"6348\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6303\" data-end=\"6346\">Book a free consultation with hellotax<\/a><\/strong> and let our VAT experts help you decide if CEE is the right strategy for your Amazon business.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<hr data-start=\"6445\" data-end=\"6448\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6472\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right Amazon FBA service can be a challenge\u2014especially when expanding across Europe. If you already sell in Germany and are looking to improve delivery times and reduce fulfilment costs, the Amazon FBA Central Europe Programme (CEE) might be the right choice. 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