FirmNL made Sportsfolio LLP VAT-compliant in the Netherlands

UK-based Sportsfolio LLP wanted to trade goods across the EU without setting up a local entity. FirmNL stepped in with fiscal representation, handled issues with Dutch tax authorities, and enabled seamless import/export through Article 23 VAT deferment.

Industry
Import/Export / Sporting Goods (e-commerce) / Hunting Products
Provided Services
Fiscal representation in the Netherlands, VAT registration and Article 23 deferment, Resolution of security deposit and tax issues, Direct coordination with Dutch tax authorities
Timeframe
Fiscal setup completed with authority engagement; long-term support for ongoing EU trade operations.
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International trade hurdles and VAT complications

Sportsfolio needed to trade across Europe without incorporating locally. Early delays and regulatory requirements around tax deposits made it hard to move forward.

Delays in dealing with Dutch tax authorities

Communicating with the Dutch tax authorities proved time-consuming and unpredictable.

Difficulty accessing VAT deferment without a local BV

Without a registered Dutch BV, the client was unable to access VAT deferment options such as the Article 23 license.

Complexities around government security deposit and refunds

The client faced uncertainty around mandatory security deposits and refund timelines.

Get EU VAT compliant—without setting up a Dutch entity

UK-based Sportsfolio LLP wanted to trade goods across the EU without setting up a local entity. FirmNL stepped in with fiscal representation, handled issues with Dutch tax authorities, and enabled seamless import/export through Article 23 VAT deferment.

Register for VAT with fiscal representation
Resolve deposit/refund complications
Begin compliant EU trade quickly
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Fiscal representation and hands-on tax resolution

FirmNL took over tax authority coordination, resolving outstanding issues with the government security deposit and enabling Sportsfolio to benefit from Article 23 VAT deferment—all without needing to form a local company.

Fiscal Representation to Eliminate the Need for a BV

FirmNL acted as Sportsfolio’s fiscal representative in the Netherlands, enabling the client to trade legally within the EU without setting up a Dutch business entity.

Direct Communication with Dutch Tax Authorities

The FirmNL team handled all interactions with the Dutch tax authorities, ensuring paperwork was filed correctly and on time.

Expert Handling of VAT Deposits and Article 23 Licensing

FirmNL navigated the complexities of security deposit requirements and secured Article 23 VAT deferment for Sportsfolio.

Hear It From Our Clients

We contacted FirmNL for fiscal representation to trade our hunting prodcuts across Europe. Despite some delays early on, hey stepped in direectly with tax authorities to handle application and refund issues concering the government security deposit and resolved everything. Thanks to their help, we now impoort an export smoothly across the EU -- fully compliant and benefit from Article 23 VAT deferment -- all without setting up a local BV. Highly professional and solution-orientated.

Dave Packer
Manager at Sportsfolio EU LLP

EU-wide trade enabled, no Dutch BV required

Thanks to FirmNL’s tailored fiscal services, Sportsfolio now operates smoothly across the EU with full VAT compliance.

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Compliant EU operations
Article 23 VAT deferment activated
Fiscal representation established

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