Value Added Tax (VAT)
PreLex Oy's tax experts are here to assist you with any VAT-related questions.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a self-assessed tax, meaning that taxpayers are independently responsible for ensuring that VAT is reported and paid correctly to the Finnish Tax Administration. This places the responsibility on taxpayers to apply the VAT law correctly, which can often prove to be challenging.
An additional challenge arises from the fact that VAT treatment is assessed on a transaction-by-transaction basis. This means that factors such as the characteristics of the goods, transportation to the buyer, the content of the service, and sometimes even factors related to the buyer can affect how a business transaction should be treated for VAT purposes. Therefore, it is advisable to pay attention to VAT treatment already at the contract stage, as it may still be possible to influence the matter at that point.
We can assist you in determining the correct VAT treatment and, if necessary, help you request written guidance from the Finnish Tax Administration. We also provide support in VAT-related appeals and assist during tax audits.
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