Proof of Intra-Community Supply

What is meant by Proof of Intra-Community Supply?

Proof of Intra-Community Supply refers to documents that verify that goods have actually arrived in another EU member state as part of an intra-Community supply. These proofs are necessary to justify the VAT exemption for intra-Community supplies.

Typical software functions in the area of "Proof of Intra-Community Supply":

• Creation and management of entry certificates
• Automatic generation of waybills and freight forwarder certificates
• Integration with tracking systems for seamless shipment tracking
• Digital archiving and management of proofs of intra-Community supply
• Automatic verification of completeness and validity of proofs
• Linking proofs of intra-Community supply with invoices and orders
• Reporting functions for VAT returns and audits

Examples of "Proof of Intra-Community Supply":

• Entry certificate
• CMR waybill (for road transport)
• Freight forwarder's certificate
• Confirmation of receipt by the customer
• Tracking and tracing protocols from courier services
• Bill of lading (for sea transport)
• Air waybill (for air transport)