Changing your IOSS service provider
Are you feeling trapped with your current IOSS service provider?
Don’t worry, it’s not a lifetime commitment! And switching to a new provider doesn’t have to take weeks.
Getting a new IOSS number is easy and takes just hours
The first wave of solutions rarely provides the seamless, efficient tools required. The new EU VAT schemes introduced in 2021 brought hundreds of solutions claiming to solve IOSS, while most not even having the faintest grasp of the regulation.
The result is extensive manual work, exorbitant costs and termination clauses not even their own staff comprehend. Despite what they tell you, you can easily change your IOSS service provider.
As a matter of fact, changing your IOSS service provider is not difficult nor does it take a long time!
Step 1 - Terminate your IOSS contract
The first wave of solutions rarely provides the seamless, efficient tools required. The new EU VAT schemes introduced in 2021 brought hundreds of solutions claiming to solve IOSS, while most not even having the faintest grasp of the regulation.
The result is extensive manual work, exorbitant costs and termination clauses not even their own staff comprehend. Despite what they tell you, you can easily change your IOSS service provider.
As a matter of fact, changing your IOSS service provider is not difficult nor does it take a long time!
The termination of the IOSS Intermediary contract results in the Intermediary having to cancel your IOSS number at the tax administration you are registered. It is the task of the Intermediary, not yours. Although the regulation states that there is a 3-month termination term for the IOSS number, you are NOT forced to use that number for the IOSS cancellation period.
There are no official administrative fees for the cancellation, if your IOSS service provider charges you for them they are all borne by them.
Step 2 - New IOSS number
Hopefully, you have by that stage found EAS 🙂 EAS solution is the only fully automated VAT compliance solution able to handle not just IOSS but all VAT schemes should you need it. Returns, discounts, and new warehouses are all taken into account automatically and without the need to download, manage and upload data.
To move ahead, register with EAS at www.easproject.com/reg and we will take it from there. Please provide us with the previous IOSS number when registering. We will have your new IOSS number in minutes and we will provide you with the number once the EAS solution is fully installed. Which we are naturally happy to do for you for free. We do not charge anything for a new IOSS number, nor do the tax administrations.
The tax administration will link your new IOSS number to the previous one and monitor the use of the previous IOSS number. To avoid unnecessary drama, we highly recommend making sure all shipments with the previous IOSS number have crossed customs before using the new IOSS number.
Depending on the complexity of your store and business model, the whole process at EAS can be ready in just hours. And you are compliant, saving money and focusing on the important, sales. Without any starting fees.
Q&A
Do I have to have to wait until the 3 month cancellation period is over before using a new IOSS number?
No. The tax administration where your new IOSS is from will monitor the use of the cancelled IOSS number for the duration of the cancellation period.
How long does it take to change the IOSS service provider?
Hours with EAS.
Can the IOSS service provider charge a cancellation fee?
Yes, they can if it is stated in your contract.
Can the IOSS service provider lock you in for a cancellation period?
No, there is no obligation to use their services during the cancellation period.
What are the official charges for changing the IOSS service provider?
Zero.
Can I use EAS with my old IOSS number?
Yes, you can provide an IOSS number from a 3rd party and still take advantage of the EAS automation. EAS can also register you for new IOSS number
How to start with EAS?
- A copy of a Company / sole trader registration document
- A copy of an official ID
- Copy of VAT registration (only if you have a VAT registration)