VAT registration for the search fund entity in Europe

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by a searcher from Brown University
in Dublin, Ireland

3yrs ago

VAT registration for the search fund entity in Europe

Hi everyone.

Quick question: Do you know if the search entity (traditional search fund) is eligible for VAT registration and claiming back VAT in Europe? We are incorporated as a Limited liability company.

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reply by a searcher 3yrs ago
from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain

Hello! Sorry for the late reply! Estonia has a very simple, highly efficient and digitized entity registration program:

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Every EU country requires its own VAT number unless you're an e-commerce provider, but once you have an "anchor" in one country, it's a little easier to navigate through the rest of the EU (English speakers will find Estonia easy to navigate).

Hope this helps - feel free to reach out directly to discuss further!

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from IESE Business School in Madrid, Spain

Hi Sam, I might be getting a bit late to this one (apologies). I'm by no means an expert in this matter, When it comes to taxes the best way forward is hiring an experienced advisor, if you are interested in operating in Spain or from Spain with operations across Europe I can introduce you to a local advisor.