About

Built by a VAT & EPR expert,
not an algorithm

VATCompass exists because too many businesses discover their EU VAT and EPR exposure after it becomes expensive. We built a service that gets you clarity fast — before the problem finds you.

Why VATCompass exists

Most businesses don't know they have a VAT or EPR problem until a tax authority tells them

EU VAT and EPR are two of the most complex regulatory regimes affecting cross-border sellers. Thresholds differ by country. Rules change when you store inventory abroad. Marketplace platforms trigger obligations you never expected. And the penalties for non-compliance are real: back-taxes, fines up to €200,000, and registration obligations that can stretch back years.

Yet for most growing businesses — especially those scaling into Europe from the US, UK, or further afield — VAT and EPR compliance is not top of mind until something goes wrong.

VATCompass was created to close that gap. A fast, affordable, expert-led screening service that tells you where you stand across 27 EU VAT countries and 8 EPR markets — before you get a letter from a tax authority.

27
EU member states analysed in every VAT report
8
EPR markets screened in every EPR report
14+
Years of hands-on EU VAT & EPR practice
within minutes
Typical delivery time after form submission
Who is behind VATCompass

Liga Upeniece

Founder & Lead VAT & EPR Specialist

Our founder, Liga Upeniece, brings over 14 years of experience in EU VAT and EPR compliance, spanning in-house and interim roles at global multinationals, ERP VAT implementations, and advisory work for cross-border businesses. She is also the founder of VAT Incorporated.

Throughout her career, Liga has worked closely with FBA sellers, logistics providers, SaaS companies, and international retailers — gaining hands-on expertise in VAT compliance, EPR obligations, process implementation, and cross-border transaction advisory.

VATCompass was built as the solution Liga wished she'd had for her clients: a structured, affordable, and fast way to cut through the complexity of EU VAT and EPR. It's designed to give businesses clarity on their obligations from day one — without the need for expensive consultants or long wait times.

At VATCompass, we make the complex simple so you can focus on growing your business — confidently and compliantly.

Areas of expertise

  • EU VAT registration obligations (B2B and B2C)
  • One-Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS)
  • Pan-EU FBA and marketplace seller compliance
  • EU packaging EPR obligations across 8 key markets
  • PPWR compliance and Authorised Representative requirements
  • VAT deregistration and compliance restructuring
  • Cross-border digital services VAT rules
  • Distance selling thresholds and local registration triggers
  • Triangular transactions and chain supply structures

VATCompass is operated by VAT Incorporated, registered in the Netherlands (KvK 73829811).

What you get

Complete EU VAT & EPR screening reports in minutes

Every report reflects 14+ years of hands-on EU VAT and EPR practice — built into an automated diagnostic platform that delivers expert-level screening at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional advisory.

VAT registration obligation assessment

A country-by-country review of where you are likely required to register for VAT, based on your sales volumes, logistics setup, and business model across all 27 EU member states.

EPR obligation screening

Country-by-country EPR packaging obligation screening across 8 EU markets — including scheme identification, registration links, and PPWR August 2026 deadline context.

Immediate priority actions

A clear list of what you need to do next — ranked by urgency — so you can take action without wading through dense regulatory text.

Recommended service providers

If registration is required, we point you toward vetted VAT agents, fiscal representatives, and EPR compliance specialists who can handle the next steps. No kickbacks — honest referrals.

Get your EU compliance screening reports

VAT and EPR. Fixed fees. Delivered within minutes. Know where you stand before scaling into Europe.

Start VAT Report — €219 Get EPR Report — €179

14+ years EU VAT & EPR expertise  ·  27 EU countries  ·  8 EPR markets  ·  Trusted by FBA sellers and cross-border businesses