E-commerce between Sweden and Norway has grown strongly in recent years, with an increase in the use of digital trading platforms by both individuals and companies. One of the biggest challenges for e-commerce across national borders is the tax reduction that is possible. This has led to an increase in e-commerce fraud and black e-commerce, which has adversely affected the official economy.
To combat this, the Norwegian government has introduced a system called the Value Added Tax on Electronic Commerce (VOEC). This system aims to ensure that all e-commerce within the country is fiscally fair and at the same time combats black e-commerce.
VOEC means that all companies that sell digital products or services to Norwegian consumers must register for tax and pay VAT. This also includes foreign companies that sell to Norway via the internet. Through this system, Norway's tax authorities can better monitor e-commerce activities and ensure that all companies pay the tax they owe.
As Norway is not a member of the EU, it does not have the same rules for VAT as other EU countries. This means that companies selling to private individuals in Norway cannot charge VAT according to EU rules without using the Norwegian VOEC system or registering and obtaining a Norwegian VAT registration number. Through this system, the Norwegian Tax Agency can ensure that all e-commerce with foreign companies that sell to private individuals in Norway is fiscally fair and that they pay the VAT they are obliged to pay.
Our company, Vunja is proud to use the Norwegian Value Added Tax on Electronic Commerce (VOEC) system when we sell to private individuals in Norway. We believe in fiscally fair trade and consider it important to pay the tax we are obligated to pay.
By using the VOEC system, we ensure that all our e-commerce with Norwegian private individuals is in accordance with Norwegian tax rules and that we pay the VAT we are liable to pay. This also means that we are in line with the rules and regulations of the Norwegian Tax Agency, which ensures that we continue to be a reliable supplier to Norwegian consumers.
We consider it important to conduct a responsible business and that it is important to follow all applicable rules and regulations, regardless of whether it concerns our e-commerce with Norway or other countries. We are convinced that this is a key factor in our relationship with Norwegian private individuals and that it will contribute to our continued growth and success.
In summary, e-commerce between Sweden and Norway is an important and growing industry, but there are challenges to deal with, such as tax reduction and black e-commerce. Through the introduction of Norway's VOEC system, it is hoped to combat these problems and ensure a fair tax treatment of e-commerce activities.
