Insights
Practical guidance on VAT, VIES and EU tax compliance for non-EU sellers, brands and marketplaces expanding into Italy and Europe.
Why Italian Customs Blocks Goods
Set aside counterfeits and undervalued declarations, and most goods stopped at the Italian border are stopped by paperwork: a missing EORI, an absent conformity mark, or a VAT number closed *ex officio* that the importer still believes is active.
EPR Compliance in Europe: 2026 Guide
European producer responsibility is not one system but a set of national ones, and 2026 is the year they all move at once: the EU packaging regulation applies from 12 August, and France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK have each changed their own rules within the same twelve months.
VIES Rules for Non-EU Companies
VIES is what makes a VAT number valid for cross-border trade inside the EU. What brings it into play is not where your company is based, but how your goods move — and the rules that follow differ from one member state to the next.
How to Register for Italian VAT and VIES: A Guide for Non-EU Companies
Registering for an Italian VAT number is only half the job. For non-EU companies selling into Europe — especially through Amazon — VIES registration and, since 2025, a €50,000 guarantee are what actually unlock cross-border trade.