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Spainbox\u00a0is proud to offer you access to our Spain\u00a0warehouse. To help smooth the process, we recommend using this guide to enter the European market.<\/p>\n
Spanish\u00a0customs brokers<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n You will need to register your business with the Tax Agency\u00a0of Spain in order to import inventory in bulk. There are two ways to do this, and whether you register your business with a local tax ID<\/strong>\u00a0(NIF) or get a customs and import ID<\/strong>\u00a0(EORI) will depend on your business arrangement.<\/p>\n Business registration<\/span> Non registration trade ID<\/span><\/p>\n Fill with 036 pages 1, 2B and 3<\/a> and attach the following documentation, original and photocopy of a document proving the existence of the non-resident entity in your country. writing of the company, certification of a notary, a tax entity. This documentation must be translated by an official translator, and the apostille of the Hague if applicable.<\/p>\n Company will need a representative company or person in Spain.<\/p>\n Its required a power of attorney demonstrating that person or entity will act on behalf of this entity in spain, original and photocopy, translated by an official translator and possibly with the Apostille of The Hague<\/p>\n – If you are a person. NIE or photocopy of the person. In most cases, the EORI application will be processed between 4 and 5\u00a0working days of receipt. It will take a further day to update CHIEF and EU EORI systems. You will be notified in writing of your new EORI number. At peak periods, processing may take up to 1 week. For further reference, see the Revenue EORI System\u00a0FAQ page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/p>\n Prior to importing your products, identify any regulations on the goods you plan to import. Make sure the goods are not prohibited from coming into\u00a0Spain\u00a0and determine whether or not the goods you want to import are subject to import control restrictions or other requirements.\u00a0This guide<\/a>\u00a0is a useful reference for import regulations.<\/p>\n Import and customs<\/span> Payment of customs duties<\/span> VAT tax implications<\/span> Understanding VAT is one tiny example. When importing goods into the European Union, Value Added Tax (VAT) plays an important role. The seller of goods imported into an EU Member State is required to pay the import VAT to Customs to enable the goods to be cleared and delivered to our warehouse and Fulfillment center in Spain. Your\u00a0company then sells its goods to its customers and charges VAT on these sales. The company collects the VAT and the amount is declared on the monthly\/quarterly VAT return. In addition, the import VAT collected is also declared on the monthly\/quarterly VAT return. The net amount to pay the tax office is then calculated as: Sales VAT less [import VAT + other vendor invoice VAT].<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Setting up a\u00a0presence in Spain<\/span> Spain\u00a0Shipping methods<\/span> Spainbox\u00a0has purposely aligned the way it prices its services with the needs of the fast-growing business. Our pricing is designed to be simple and transparent, to not require any management or oversight on your part, and to reward increased order volume. Learn more about pricing:<\/p>\n Shipping fees are denominated in Euros. Shipping rates may fluctuate as the Euro\u00a0fluctuates.<\/p>\n To avoid the hassle to have to register your company in Spain, since this year\u00a0Spainbox\u00a0owns a\u00a0<\/span>tax warehouse<\/strong>,\u00a0duly licensed by the Spanish authorities, which enables companies to conduct purchase or sale operations\u00a0<\/span><\/a>without having to pay Value added taxes<\/a> (VAT, IVA in Spanish)<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of purchase or on receipt of the goods in Spain<\/span><\/p>\n
\nSince goods arriving at a Spain\u00a0warehouse must be\u00a0DDP<\/span>\u00a0(Delivered Duty Paid, or free of all import taxes or customs clearance charges), Spainbox is too a custom broker and can advice about the duties and import taxes and suggest you the most efficient way to clear customs. Spainbox as a licensed customs broker will fill out paperwork and obtain the required documentation to complete the import.<\/p>\nOn this page<\/h4>\n
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Register your business in Spain<\/h4>\n
\nThis process provides you with a Spanish\u00a0Tax ID<\/a> (NIF); your business will operate as a Spain\u00a0business for VAT and tax (see Duties, taxes, and tariffs section). For a referral to a tax accountant in\u00a0Spain,\u00a0contact us<\/a>. To do it yourself, go to the\u00a0Revenue and Customs Business Site of Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n– If representative a company Photocopy of Tsx identification number of the company, the identity card of the representative of that entity and its powers.<\/p>\n\n
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Confirm your goods can be imported<\/h4>\n
Duties, tariffs, and taxes<\/h4>\n
\nSpain\u00a0and the EU are\u00a0not<\/span>\u00a0free trade between the U.S. Inventory must pass through customs in order to be imported and you will need to pay tax and customs duties. Here, you can look up\u00a0customs duties and restrictions<\/a>\u00a0for your products. NOTE: It can take a few weeks for inventory to clear customs. If you are using a third party customs broker or freight forwarder, plan for delays on the initial imports and take into consideration any time-sensitive products. The following forms are needed to clear customs:<\/p>\n\n
\nOnce an import SAD\u00a0has been submitted and accepted by customs and excise, amounts owed are due. All duties and tariffs must be paid before they are released. Importers with goods arriving regularly usually pay using a Deferment Account. You can also pay by Sterling traveler check, bank draft, or company check.<\/p>\n
\nIf you have sold in the Spain\u00a0or Europe in the past and had product returned by end buyers because they received their purchase and a nasty VAT bill, you already know to watch out for Value Added Tax. Moving product in bulk to your new Spain\u00a0facility means you clear VAT once and establish the Import VAT base by shipping it to yourself. You now know your base VAT tax obligation and can reprice your merchandise accordingly.<\/p>\n\n
Understanding shipping in Spain<\/h4>\n
\nSpainbox\u00a0can forward mail or phone numbers for your business. If you require mail forwarding or phone numbers, use our\u00a0Mail forwarding from Spain<\/a>\u00a0services to setup a\u00a0presence in Spain.<\/p>\n
\nSpainbox\u00a0provides a variety of shipping methods for merchants shipping from the warehouse in Spain. A complete list of available options is provided here for your convenience. NOTE: Shipping options are subject to change, please confirm that your preferred shipping method is available by searching for it within your account.<\/p>\n\n
Understanding pricing<\/h4>\n
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