Established and non-established businesses that are registered for VAT in Germany must file monthly or quarterly and annually VAT returns.
In addition to these periodic VAT returns, other reporting obligations such as EU Sales List (ESL) and Intrastat declarations may apply. Reporting thresholds may apply.
Established and non-established businesses registered for VAT in Germany are entitled to recover local VAT through their periodic VAT returns. However, restrictions on VAT recovery may apply in relation to certain types of goods and services.
Non-established businesses that are not registered for VAT in Germany can reclaim local VAT under the 8th and 13th EU VAT Directive.