Iceland VAT

Iceland introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) in January 1990. The local term is Virðisaukaskattur.

Icelandic VAT is generally based on the European Union VAT regime since Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area. It is administered by the Ministry of Finance.

Non-resident companies providing the following taxable goods or services may have to apply for a VAT registration number:

• Domestic provision of taxable goods or services
• Domestic reverse-charge services received in Iceland. These services include: consultancy; advertising; agency; telecoms; and copyright, trademarks and IP.
• Importing goods

Most B2B services provided to Icelandic businesses do not require a registration from the foreign provider – the reverse charge should be applied instead.