{"id":72999,"date":"2025-04-04T14:22:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/?p=72999"},"modified":"2026-06-30T21:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:35:38","slug":"ioss-for-non-eu-sellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/ioss-for-non-eu-sellers\/","title":{"rendered":"IOSS for Non-EU Sellers: VAT, Intermediary and \u20ac150 Rule Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

For the lastest information about IOSS, please check here.<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Selling goods from outside the EU to customers in Europe can create VAT and customs challenges, especially when customers receive unexpected import charges at delivery. The Import One-Stop Shop, or IOSS, can help simplify this process for low-value goods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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IOSS for Non-EU sellers applies to distance sales of goods imported into the EU in consignments worth \u20ac150 or less, but from 1 July 2026 these low-value imports may also be affected by the EU\u2019s new temporary \u20ac3 customs duty.<\/p>\r\n

It allows VAT to be charged at checkout and reported through one monthly IOSS return, instead of being collected from the customer at import.<\/p>\r\n

For non-EU sellers, the most important point is that an IOSS intermediary is usually required. This intermediary must be established in the EU and is responsible for helping with IOSS registration and monthly reporting.<\/p>\r\n

Important service note: hellotax does not currently provide IOSS intermediary or IOSS registration services. However, we can still help you assess whether IOSS makes sense for your business and build an EU VAT setup that may be easier to connect to IOSS if you later appoint an intermediary.<\/p>\r\n

Book a free consultation<\/a> and get practical guidance on your EU VAT setup.<\/p>\r\n

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1. Introduction<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The IOSS has been available since July 2021, when the EU removed the previous VAT exemption for low-value imports below \u20ac22. Since then, VAT generally applies to imported goods sold to EU consumers, including low-value consignments.<\/p>\r\n

IOSS can make the process easier because VAT is charged when the customer pays online. This can reduce unexpected import VAT at delivery, improve price transparency, and support faster customs clearance.<\/p>\r\n

For IOSS for Non-EU sellers, the scheme can be especially useful when selling directly to EU consumers from a non-EU country, such as the UK, the United States, China, or another third country. However, IOSS is not automatic, and it is not always the right solution for every seller.<\/p>\r\n

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