About
Hellotax is a specialized EU VAT compliance solution built for online merchants, ecommerce sellers, and digital services businesses operating across Europe. The platform handles the full VAT lifecycle — from initial VAT number registration in any EU country to ongoing VAT return filings — all managed by local tax accountants with deep country-specific expertise. Key offerings include the One-Stop-Shop (OSS), which allows sellers to fulfill all EU VAT obligations through a single country, and IOSS (Import One-Stop-Shop) registration for businesses importing goods into the EU. The platform also caters to dropshipping businesses navigating complex multi-leg supply chains and digital services sellers looking to maximize compliance in the digital marketplace. At the core of the service is a VAT Automation Software dashboard that centralizes compliance deadlines, transaction data, and filings for one or many countries. It integrates directly with popular ecommerce tools and marketplaces, reducing manual data entry and ensuring accurate, timely submissions. Pricing is tiered: a New Seller plan starts at €49/month for up to 500 transactions, an OSS Digital Services package is €89 one-time, an Established Seller plan at €119/month offers unlimited transactions and a dedicated account manager, and a 5-Countries Package is available at €470/month. Hellotax is trusted by over 10,000 ecommerce sellers worldwide and is particularly well-suited for Amazon, Shopify, and marketplace sellers entering or scaling across the EU.
Key Features
- EU VAT Registration: Digital process to obtain VAT numbers in any EU country quickly and efficiently, handled by local tax accountants.
- Automated VAT Filings & Returns: Local accountants manage recurring VAT return submissions on your behalf, ensuring accuracy and on-time filing.
- One-Stop-Shop (OSS): Consolidate all EU VAT obligations into filings in a single country, dramatically simplifying cross-border compliance.
- IOSS Registration & Compliance: Full Import One-Stop-Shop setup and ongoing compliance management for businesses importing goods into the EU.
- VAT Compliance Dashboard: Centralized software dashboard displaying compliance status, deadlines, and transaction data across all registered EU countries.
Use Cases
- An Amazon seller expanding into Germany, France, and Italy who needs to register for VAT in each country and automate monthly filings.
- A Shopify store owner selling digital products across the EU who needs OSS registration to consolidate VAT reporting into one country.
- A dropshipping business managing complex multi-leg supply chains across EU borders requiring specialized VAT treatment.
- A SaaS or digital services company selling to EU consumers that needs IOSS compliance to handle import VAT at checkout.
- An established ecommerce brand with operations in 5+ EU countries looking for a dedicated account manager and automated VAT return submissions.
Pros
- Local Tax Accountant Support: Personal service from country-specific accountants ensures filings meet local regulatory requirements, reducing risk of errors.
- Transparent, Tiered Pricing: Clear package pricing with no hidden costs — plans scale from solo sellers to large multi-country operations.
- Broad Ecommerce Integrations: Connects with popular marketplaces and ecommerce tools, automating data import and reducing manual bookkeeping.
- Comprehensive EU Coverage: Handles VAT compliance across all EU member states from a single platform, including OSS and IOSS schemes.
Cons
- EU-Only Focus: Coverage is limited to European VAT; businesses needing global tax compliance (e.g., US sales tax, UK VAT post-Brexit) require additional solutions.
- Costs Scale with Countries: Multi-country compliance can become expensive; the 5-country package starts at €470/month, which may be steep for smaller sellers.
- No Permanent Free Tier: While a free VAT registration promotion is occasionally offered, there is no ongoing free plan for long-term use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) and does hellotax support it?
OSS is an EU scheme allowing businesses to report and pay VAT for all EU cross-border sales in just one member state. Hellotax provides both OSS registration and fully managed OSS return submissions.
What is IOSS and who needs it?
IOSS (Import One-Stop-Shop) is an EU scheme for businesses selling goods imported from outside the EU to EU consumers. It simplifies VAT collection at the point of sale. Hellotax handles IOSS registration and ongoing compliance.
Which ecommerce platforms and marketplaces does hellotax integrate with?
Hellotax integrates with popular ecommerce tools and online marketplaces. Specific integrations are listed on their platform; Amazon and Shopify sellers are among their most common users.
How much does hellotax cost?
Plans start at €49/month for new sellers (up to 500 transactions). An OSS software-only plan is €89 one-time. Established sellers pay €119/month for unlimited transactions, and multi-country packages start at €470/month for 5 countries.
Is hellotax suitable for dropshipping businesses?
Yes. Hellotax offers dedicated dropshipping VAT services that handle the complexities of multi-leg supply chains and the associated VAT obligations across EU countries.
