Why use Sovos VAT Filing Services?

Global compliance

Ensures compliance with VAT regulations across EU and non-EU countries with comprehensive coverage of local requirements

Resource optimization

Redirect your finance team toward strategic business initiatives rather than managing complex international tax filings

Regulatory expertise

Leverages specialized tax professionals who continuously monitor and interpret changing VAT regulations worldwide

Reduced risk

Minimizes exposure to penalties, interest, and audit risks through accurate and timely filings in all jurisdictions

Market expansion support

Enables seamless business growth into new countries without the compliance barriers that typically slow international expansion

Multilingual support

Provides tax experts who speak local languages and understand country-specific requirements

How Sovos VAT Filing Services works

The Sovos VAT Filing Services process delivers comprehensive global compliance management through a structured workflow. Throughout this process, clients maintain complete visibility through status updates, filing confirmations, and reports that provide transparency into the entire compliance cycle. This managed approach ensures that VAT returns are handled correctly and efficiently in every required jurisdiction without requiring your organization's direct involvement in the time-consuming details.

Onboarding and setup

An implementation team works with your organization to understand your business structure, VAT obligations across countries, and specific requirements. They configure systems to align with your data sources and establish secure data transfer protocols.

Data collection

Transaction data is gathered from your ERP and financial systems through automated connections, direct integrations with Sovos Tax Determination products, or standardized file imports. The team ensures data quality and completeness for each jurisdiction.

Return preparation

Your dedicated tax preparer organizes data by country, applies appropriate VAT rules, and prepares accurate returns for each required filing location. All calculations undergo rigorous verification against current country-specific requirements.

Multi-level review

Each return passes through multiple levels of review by Sovos tax experts with specific country expertise who check for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current regulations, ensuring quality and correctness.

Filing and documentation

Returns are submitted to tax authorities in each country according to their specific requirements and deadlines. Comprehensive documentation of all filings is maintained for audit defense and record-keeping.

Key features

Dedicated tax preparer

Assigned expert who becomes familiar with the unique aspects of your business and international operations

Global coverage

Support for VAT filing requirements in EU and non-EU countries around the world

Comprehensive return management

Handling of all VAT return types including standard returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat Declarations, and complex reports like SAF-T

Regulatory monitoring

Backed by Sovos' global regulatory specialists who continuously track and interpret VAT changes worldwide

Electronic filing

Support for direct electronic filing in countries that permit it, streamlining the submission process

Audit support

Assistance with audit responses and access to complete filing history across all jurisdictions

Analytics and reporting

Dashboards and trend analysis providing valuable operational and strategic insights into your VAT obligations

Fiscal representation

Provision of fiscal representatives in countries where required for non-resident businesses