VAT and Germany: I know there is a thread but I am more than confused. Help!

[drseun]

Hello Everyone,

so I am sure there is a thread on VAT for German freelancer because I read it. However, I am still as confused as ever.

I know if you not enter a VAT-Id upwork will deduct the VAT on your behalf and remit it to Germany through the Moss scheme. Here then are my questions:

a. this VAT remitted by Upwork, can one fill it up during the quarterly VAT declaration here in Germany. If yes? How? I asked the question 'how' because I did not file it; is there a unique number to use of the invoice number is suffice?

b. So after Upwork deduct this VAT on my behalf, do I still need to pay VAT on the amount remaining between myself and the client (assuming the client is 1. in Germany 2. outside Germany but EU, 3. in the USA)

Thanks, and I would really appreciate help here.

[ryanjames]

Hi Dr. Seun,

Any chance you found some clarity on this topic?

I'm a freelancer living in Germany, and most of my clients are around the globe through Upwork. I have no idea how I'm supposed to apply, or reverse charge 19% VAT when declaring my income to the Finanzamt. If you have any advice you can give, please do if you have the time.

Many thanks!
Ryan

[drseun]

Hi Ryan,

check out these threads:

a. especially the response from Ela K

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/Issue-with-VAT-and-invoices-in-Germany/m-p/304926#M18811...

b. And this, the person asking the question has solid understanding of the process

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/VAT-charging-on-eu-non-eu-and-german-clients/m-p/221319

Hope it helps.

Seun