IOSS for Amazon Stores

Amazon is registered for IOSS, but whether you need your own number depends on how you sell. If Amazon collects VAT on your behalf, no separate registration is required. However, if you handle VAT yourself, registering for IOSS simplifies tax payments and speeds up deliveries.

IOSS eliminates the need for multiple VAT registrations across EU countries by allowing a single tax payment. Prepaid VAT means shipments clear customs faster, reducing delays. It also provides price transparency at checkout, helping to improve customer trust and satisfaction.

Amazon works with couriers like DHL, UPS, and DPD for EU deliveries. If a parcel is shipped under IOSS, the courier must be informed so VAT is correctly declared. This helps speed up processing, as prepaid VAT allows faster customs clearance.

Without IOSS, VAT is collected at the border, which can delay shipments and lead to additional fees for buyers. Parcels may be held until VAT is paid, increasing the risk of abandoned orders and customer dissatisfaction.