Guides to ordering from other EU countries
GeizR compares prices at Amazon Germany, France, Italy and Spain, eBay and shops. These guides explain what you should know about VAT, shipping, returns and customs when you order from another EU country.
The guides are being revised. They come from the first version of GeizR; each guide shows its date.
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GuidesOrdering in the EUWhat do I need to bear in mind when ordering from other EU countries?
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GuidesBrexit – Online orders from the UK – Customs dutiesSince January 1, 2021, new rules have applied to trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union. In this article, we want to explain the effects of …
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GuidesOrder EU-wide – AmazonUnlike ebay, Amazon offers various marketplaces in EU countries. Here is an overview of the marketplaces.
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GuidesVAT rates in the largest European countriesItaly has the highest EU VAT rate at 22%. Germany offers the most favorable tax rate at 19% – a whole 3% difference to Italy. Amazon deducts this difference …
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GuidesOrder online in the EU – ebayTo search for offers on ebay throughout Europe, you must select “Europe” under “Item location” on the left. You will also receive offers from other European …
- GuidesForward parcels to Germany (Amazon.nl, Amazon.se & Amazon.pl)Efficient postal shipping: solutions for shipments from Amazon.nl to Germany
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GuidesReturn costs in the EUAs with German retailers, EU retailers are obliged under EU law to repair or replace the goods purchased from them, reduce the price or refund the purchase …
- GuidesHave sales tax refundedProducts ordered in other European countries include the respective VAT of the country, which can be up to 25% of the product price (e.g. in Sweden). If an …
- GuidesHave VAT Italy (IVA) refundedThe refund of VAT (Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto, IVA) in Italy can be important for many companies and private individuals who do business or make purchases …
- GuidesShipping costs from the largest European countries to GermanyAmazon offers marketplaces in various European countries. Here we compare the shipping costs to Germany from Amazon as a retailer on the various …