Can we register a offshore company for VAT?

[mert]

I wonder if that is possible to register a offshore company for VAT? if yes, what are the procedures to do?

 

[JohnLocke]

Most offshore companies can't be registered for VAT because they are outside of the EU (European Union) which is a requirement in order to register for VAT. VAT = Europe only!


A Cyprus company can for instant be considered offshore and can be registered for VAT, depending of the status of the Cyprus company, i.e. non resident or resident.

 

[billywonder]

Why are all these question about registering a company for VAT when it is offshore?

 

[mert]

If you need to be registered for VAT you will know why we are asking about it. VAT is important for EU countries and businesses within the EU.

 

[moneymaker]

Does only EU company pay VAT or offshore companies too?

 

[dody]

Only EU I learned todat. You can invoice a EU company without VAT if it is done from for instant a Seychelles company!

 

[yves]

Only EU I learned todat. You can invoice a EU company without VAT if it is done from for instant a Seychelles company!

This was actually a great hint. We need to establish a Offshore holding company not in the EU and a EU company for contracting with service providers only.