But how should one behave from an administrative point of view?

What are the requirements to be implemented to sell abroad through your online "shop"?

And what are the tax implications of this choice?

Many international operators are convinced that for the sales of goods and services in export  there is no obligation in non-European countries of destination regarding local taxes.

This belief is erroneous and often leads to the ascertainment of said omissions with substantial as well as completely unexpected sanctions and tax burdens.

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VAT - Value Added Tax - or IVA - Tax on Value Added in Italian language, is a consumption tax that applies to the supply of goods and services made in Italy by entrepreneurs, professionals or artists and on importations made by anyone.

Registration, record keeping, returns, reclaims: all you need to know on VAT in Italy all in one hand.