Lappa Helps
Picado Home
Establish VAT Compliance for EU Sales
Practical VAT registration and compliance support — enabling a fast-growing home & lifestyle brand to sell to EU customers with correct tax treatment and a clear regulatory framework.
With Lappa, Picado Home has been able to:
Complete VAT registration in line with the company’s cross-border sales and fulfillment model
Ensure compliant VAT charging for distance sales to customers across multiple EU countries
Define reporting, filing, and compliance responsibilities through a transparent process
About Picado Home
Picado Home is an e-commerce brand offering modern home and lifestyle products to customers across international markets. With increasing demand from EU customers, VAT compliance became a critical requirement for continuing and scaling European sales. To support growth while avoiding tax risks, Picado Home needed expert guidance to set up VAT registrations and manage ongoing obligations correctly.
Website: picadohome.com
Industry: Home & Lifestyle / E-commerce
Path to EU VAT Compliance
Selling goods to customers in the European Union requires businesses to comply with VAT rules governing cross-border and distance sales. Depending on the sales structure, companies must register for VAT, apply correct VAT rates, and submit regular returns.
For Picado Home, navigating these requirements while managing e-commerce operations presented both legal and operational challenges. The company needed a partner to translate VAT regulations into a simple, actionable compliance setup.
Why Lappa
Picado Home chose Lappa for its hands-on approach to VAT compliance and its experience supporting e-commerce brands selling to EU customers.
Key strengths included:
- VAT registration aligned with e-commerce sales models
- Clear guidance on VAT thresholds and reporting obligations
- Transparent timelines and predictable costs
- Support with ongoing VAT compliance and filings
- Practical communication tailored to growing online businesses
Results & Impact
Successfully registered for VAT in the EU
Implemented compliant VAT charging for EU customers
Reduced tax and regulatory risk
Simplified VAT compliance management
What’s Next
Picado Home plans to further expand its EU customer base while maintaining full VAT compliance. Lappa will continue to support the brand with VAT maintenance, reporting guidance, and potential expansion into additional EU jurisdictions.