What is INTRASTAT?

INTRASTAT is the system used within the European Union to record transaction information and values that happen between each of the 27 countries.

It is mandatory for VAT registered traders with other Member States of EU that acquire good which value exceeds €191,000 per annum or in the case of services €635, 000.
The INTRASTAT monthly declaration should be submitted electronically via ROS since June 2011
Any error for more than 5% (under or overstated) needs to be reported immediately to avoid penalties.
A trader may not cease submitting declarations until the end of a calendar year following a year when his/ her trade with other Member States exceeded the threshold.
Records must be preserved for 2 years. This applies equally to information stored by electronic means.
Temporary movements are excluded from INTRASTAT reporting. As a general rule goods in transit are excluded too. The return of goods is included.
When the movement of the goods is between 3 European countries is called “triangulation case”. The obligation on Member States follows the line of the movement of goods.

Sage 50 and Instant Accounts help you to do your VIES and INTRASTAT.

Sage 50 Accounts has the ability to switch on or off the Intrastat reporting, set defaults for the procedure, confirm goods that are to be included in the declarations and produce a CSV file. Once the goods on an order have been flagged as Intrastat reconciled they are not included on future returns.

For instructions how Intrastat operates in Sage 50 please click here.

If you are interested in purchasing a Sage Support Contract call us on 1890 88 25 22.

For more information please see Revenue: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vat/leaflets/VAT-eu-intra-community-acquisitions.html#intrastat

Email: intrastatinfo@revenue.ie

Lo call 1890 311 322 
or from abroad telephone +353 42 9353300

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