- Identify where you have VAT obligations
VAT requirements vary based on what and where you sell, who you sell to, and the channels you sell through. Managed VAT Reporting provides visibility into the countries where you have VAT obligations and the activities that could trigger them. Register to report VAT
Register with the required tax authorities in the countries where you may have VAT obligations. Simplify EU compliance with Avalara IOSS Registration — one registration to manage VAT across all 27 EU member states.- Understand taxability and calculate VAT
Determine more accurate VAT rates for your products in each country. 150+ automated data validations check VAT logic, legislation, invoice duplicates, and tax codes. - Report VAT and maintain control of your obligations
File more accurate VAT returns across all supported jurisdictions. Consolidate your VAT data for clear, centralized oversight.
Simplify VAT compliance with Avalara VAT Returns and Reporting
Automate VAT returns filing to generate more accurate and timely filings. Our cloud-based solutions take the complexity out of global VAT reporting.
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BENEFITS
Solve global compliance challenges while growing your business
Improve accuracy
More than 150 automated validation checks ensure more accurate VAT reporting while audit-ready logs provide greater visibility and control.
File on time
Avalara VAT Reporting connects with the most commonly used accounting systems to generate and prepare VAT returns, accelerating the submission process.
Save time and reduce costs
Avalara keeps more accurate and up-to-date records in a central location, so you can quickly prepare for audits and avoid the cost of hiring third-party auditors.
Generate submission-ready returns
Direct filing is easier with digital formats and human-readable submissions in both English and local languages.
Scale your business for growth
Ease global expansion by automating VAT returns, Intrastat, EC sales lists, OSS/IOSS, SAF-T, and more across 45+ countries.
Streamline global operations
Centralized VAT management makes it easier to monitor sales, purchases, and VAT positions across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
How it works
End-to-end VAT compliance on one platform
Integrations
Avalara works with many of the business systems you already use
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“[Avalara Managed VAT Reporting] eases our ability to manage tax returns for eight countries, which means we can focus on growing the business.”
—Josie Stephens
Assistant Accountant, Nodor International
“Filing VAT returns in multiple jurisdictions would be quite time consuming. My time is much better spent doing more strategic work than on keeping track of our VAT submissions.”
—Metka Koskas
(former) Financial Controller, Missoma Ltd
“Using [Avalara VAT Reporting] gives us the reassurance that all our VAT returns will be filed on time. We don’t need to worry about the different deadlines, different attitudes of local tax offices, different languages or requirements in each country, or translating tax notices, to ensure we are compliant.”
—Mag. Mitat Gürkan
International Accounting Manager, Glamira
“One of the reasons we chose [Avalara VAT Reporting] over its competition was that it allowed us to develop much more innovative and useful automations that can be integrated into our normal workflow.”
—Posky Idnani
EMEA Tax Manager, Acer
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Get comprehensive content, data, and insights for confident, compliant expansion.
Offload the hassle of returns preparation, filing, remittance, and notice management.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when choosing a VAT reporting solution?
Key features to look for include automated data extraction, integration with existing systems, compliance with global VAT regulations, and robust reporting capabilities.
What are the main functions of VAT Reporting?
VAT Reporting automates data extraction, validation, and submission of VAT returns, while offering detailed reporting and audit readiness.
How does VAT Reporting integrate with existing systems?
VAT Reporting seamlessly integrates with common ERP and accounting systems, simplifying data uploads and consolidations.
How does Avalara VAT Reporting help businesses prepare for tax audits?
Avalara VAT Reporting centralizes VAT-related data, provides detailed audit trails, and highlights potential discrepancies, ensuring businesses are more audit-ready.
Can VAT Reporting integrate with a VAT determination engine?
Yes, reports can be exported to Avalara VAT Reporting. Avalara is set to launch the AvaTax Extractor soon, which will facilitate the integration of AvaTax (VAT calculation data) into VAT Reporting. This will streamline the VAT reporting process by automatically importing and processing VAT calculations.
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD) and how does Avalara support it?
Making Tax Digital is a U.K. government initiative aimed at making it easier for businesses to keep their tax records digitally and submit their VAT returns online. Avalara helps businesses reduce the risk of errors, file on time, and maintain compliance with MTD regulations.
