Global Cross-Border Invoice & VAT / GST Reverse Charge Guide
B2B Export Exemptions, EU Reverse Charge, and Zero-Rated Invoicing
Invoicing international B2B clients requires compliance with cross-border VAT and GST regulations. In the European Union, services rendered to non-resident corporate entities fall under the Reverse Charge Mechanism — the invoice issuer charges 0% VAT and annotates the invoice with: 'VAT reverse-charged pursuant to EU Directive 2006/112/EC'.
Outside the EU, most jurisdictions apply export exemptions for services delivered to overseas businesses: UK zero-rating under VATA 1994, Australian GST-free exports, and Turkish 0% KDV ihracat istisnası. Our VAT calculator automatically applies the correct regime based on seller country, buyer country, and transaction type (B2B vs B2C), producing a fully compliant invoice breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I charge VAT when invoicing a foreign B2B client?
Generally no. Cross-border B2B service exports are zero-rated under export exemptions or EU Reverse Charge, meaning the buyer accounts for any local VAT themselves.