The Traps of Intra-EU B2B VAT
Responsible | Karine Bellony |
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Last Update | 25/07/2025 |
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Webinar (Replay): The Pitfalls of Intra-Community B2B VAT
Watch our free webinar “The Pitfalls of Intra-Community B2B VAT” (duration: 2 hours).
(Please note: the video is available in French only.)
This webinar is designed for chartered accountants as well as any company involved in intra-Community supplies or acquisitions of goods, or cross-border purchases/sales of services within the EU.
During this session, you’ll discover the main pitfalls of B2B intra-Community VAT — but more importantly, the practical solutions to ensure VAT compliance.
The Pitfalls of Intra-Community B2B VAT
Who is this webinar for?
Our webinar is intended for:
- Chartered accountants
- Companies involved in intra-Community acquisitions or supplies of goods
- Service providers with EU-based B2B clients
- Businesses purchasing services from EU-based suppliers
- VAT advisory firms and consulting companies
Webinar Objectives
- Understand the VAT rules applicable to intra-Community B2B transactions
- Master VAT-exempt invoicing conditions
- Identify required documentation (proof of transport, VIES checks, invoicing)
- Detect high-risk or non-compliant transactions
- Navigate complex or atypical scenarios and structures
Webinar Agenda
Introduction
Pitfalls in Intra-Community Trade of Goods (B2B)
- Intra-Community supplies:
- VAT treatment
- Exemption conditions and supporting evidence
- Special cases:
- Supply within the EU, invoicing from France
- Supply from France, invoicing from the EU
- Supply from EU country 1, invoicing from EU country 2
- Intra-Community acquisitions:
- VAT treatment
- Special cases:
- EU supplier, delivery address in France
- French supplier, delivery address in another EU country
- Focus on triangular transactions
- Transactions taxable abroad
Pitfalls in Intra-Community Supply of Services
- Services governed by the general B2B rule
- Services subject to VAT abroad
- Common risks and special cases
Q&A Session
With nearly 70 participants from various industries and numerous accounting firms, the Q&A session sparked practical and engaging discussions.
Our experts offered actionable solutions to real-world VAT challenges and compliance issues.