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Appointing a fiscal representative (Germany)

19 Germany

Germany does not require non-residents to appoint a fiscal representative. Fiscal representatives can only be appointed if the business does not need to reclaim German VAT and only makes supplies that are exempt from VAT or VAT exempt with credit (zero rated).

Fiscal representatives are usually appointed for the following types of supply:

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    •ÌýÌýÌýÌý Imports of goods that are exempt from VAT because they are immediately followed by an intra-EU supply.

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    •ÌýÌýÌýÌý Exempt cross-border transport of goods where the supplier does not receive other supplies of goods or services for which input VAT can be deducted.

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