Can I Use Amazon's Central VAT Number, to register for EPR?

Can I Use Amazon's Central VAT Number, to register for EPR?

 Can I Use Amazon's Central VAT Number to register my company for EPR?

No — even if you're enrolled in a scheme where Amazon acts as the "deemed supplier" and collects/remits VAT on your behalf, you can't use Amazon's VAT number for your EPR registration.

Here's why:

  • Amazon's deemed-supplier VAT arrangement only covers VAT on the sale itself. It doesn't change who is legally responsible for the packaging, electronics, or batteries you place on the market — that's still you, as the producer or brand owner, not Amazon.
  • EPR authorities need to identify your company specifically. Whether it's LUCID in Germany, the relevant PRO/MITECO in Spain, or Citeo in France, registration is tied to the actual producer. Amazon's VAT number reflects Amazon's own tax position, not yours, so it can't be substituted in.
  • You may still need your own VAT registration anyway. Even sellers using Amazon's deemed-supplier scheme can be required to register for VAT in their own right — for example, if your goods are stored and shipped from an EU warehouse (such as via FBA). This is a separate requirement from the deemed-supplier arrangement.

To Summarise

The central VAT scheme handles VAT collection on your sales — it doesn't cover your EPR obligations. For more information on what is needed to register EPR in different countries, please click here