From October 2025, Bsport will apply new VAT rules to some of our EU clients. This change is required by law and applies to all companies and associations using Bsport in the European Union (outside France) who do not have a valid intra-community VAT number registered in their back-office.
Why is this changing?
Bsport provides software-as-a-service (SaaS), which the European Union classifies as an “electronically supplied service” (our software platform). According to EU law, electronic services must be taxed differently depending on whether the client provides a valid intra-community VAT number (often called an “EU VAT number” or “VIES”).
If you have a valid intra-community VAT number (EU VAT) → no VAT is applied to your invoice. You are considered a taxable business. Bsport will issue your invoices without VAT, and you will declare the VAT yourself in your own country (this is called the “reverse-charge mechanism”).
If you do not have a valid intra-community VAT number → You are considered a non-taxable person (like a consumer). In this case, Bsport is required to add VAT to your invoices at your country’s local rate (e.g. Germany 19%, Spain 21%, Italy 22%).
This is not a new rule: it comes directly from the EU VAT Directive (2006/112/EC, Article 58) and the VAT e-commerce package that entered into force on 1 July 2021.
From October 2025, Bsport will fully apply these rules in all cases. This is not a decision made by Bsport, but a legal requirement for all software providers in the EU.
VAT vs. EU VAT: What’s the difference?
VAT (Value Added Tax): A consumption tax applied in every EU country (e.g. Germany 19%, Spain 21%, Italy 22%).
EU VAT / Intra-community VAT number: A special tax identification number that exempts businesses (and some associations) from VAT when purchasing services across EU borders.
👉 Simply put: Having a VAT number from your national tax authority registered in the EU VIES system allows you to avoid VAT charges on Bsport invoices.
What does this mean for you?
EU companies without an EU VAT number → VAT will be charged at your local rate.
EU companies with a valid EU VAT number → No VAT will be charged.
EU Associations:
If the association has an EU VAT number → No VAT will be charged.
If the association does not have an EU VAT number → VAT must be charged, as the association is considered an “end consumer”.
In which cases VAT will not be charged
EU clients without EU VAT: VAT will be charged at the local rate.
Associations with no VAT number: VAT will be charged.
Non-EU clients (UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, etc.): No VAT will be charged, as they are outside EU VAT rules.
Will this cost me more?
For businesses and VAT-registered associations: No. VAT is not a cost; it can be reclaimed via your local tax return.
For associations and entities not registered for VAT: Yes, VAT is a cost, since only VAT-registered entities can recover it.
What should you do now?
Log in to your back-office.
Go to Settings > Company > VAT identification number.
Enter your valid intra-community VAT number.
⚠️ If you don’t have one yet, apply quickly with your local tax authority. The process usually takes at least three weeks, please click on the following link corresponding to your country:
Country | Tax authority (official name) | VAT / Authority website | Contact |
Austria | Finanzamt Österreich | finanzonline.bmf.gv.at / VAT info | Contact & phone (FinanzOnline). sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu |
Belgium | SPF Finances / FOD Financiën | finances.belgium.be | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Germany | Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) & local Finanzämter | bzst.de (USt) | BZSt contact (incl. phone). Taxation and Customs Union |
Ireland | Revenue Commissioners | revenue.ie | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Italy | Agenzia delle Entrate | agenziaentrate.gov.it (IVA) | Contact (incl. non-resident details). Taxation and Customs Union+1 |
Luxembourg | AED – Administration de l’enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA | aed.public.lu | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Netherlands | Belastingdienst | belastingdienst.nl (btw) | Contact page. business.gov.nl+1 |
Poland | KAS / Ministerstwo Finansów | podatki.gov.pl (VAT) | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Portugal | Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) | portaldasfinancas.gov.pt | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Romania | ANAF – National Agency for Fiscal Administration | anaf.ro | Contact page. Taxation and Customs Union |
Spain | AEAT – Agencia Tributaria | sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es (IVA) | Phones & contacts (official). Agencia Tributaria+1 |
Key takeaways
From October 2025, EU clients without an intra-community VAT number will be charged VAT.
Associations are treated the same as companies: no VAT only if they have an EU VAT number.
Non-EU clients will not be charged VAT.
Businesses and VAT-registered associations can reclaim VAT, so it’s not a real cost.
Associations or entities not VAT-registered will bear the VAT.
💡 If you’re unsure about your VAT status, please consult your accountant or local tax authority.
The Bsport Team
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What if I get my VAT number after October 2025?
If you enter a valid EU VAT number after October, VAT will stop being applied to future invoices. For past invoices, you can reclaim VAT through your local tax return with your accountant.
2. I already entered my VAT number, how do I know if it’s valid?
Your VAT number must be valid in the EU VIES system. If it’s invalid, VAT will still be charged. You can check validity here: VIES EU Validation Tool.
3. I am outside the EU, do I need to do anything?
No. Clients outside the EU (e.g. UK, Switzerland, USA) are not charged VAT.
4. I am a French association with VAT exemption, do I pay VAT?
If you are exempt, you must send us an attestation de non-assujettissement. Without this, French VAT will apply.
5. Can I recover VAT charged on Bsport invoices?
Yes, if you are VAT-registered. Your accountant will reclaim it through your VAT return. Associations or non-VAT-registered entities cannot recover VAT.
6. How long does it take to get an EU VAT number?
The process depends on your country, but typically takes 3–8 weeks depending on the country. We recommend applying as soon as possible.