VAT represents a key factor in a business’s cash flow and potentially a real bottom line cost. Fiscal representation is important for companies that are not established in the Netherlands or even in Europe. A fiscal representative with a general license acts on behalf of a non-resident company with respect to all its supplies of goods and services for which Dutch VAT is due, intra-Community acquisitions and the import of goods. You do not need to make a profound study of the Dutch or EU VAT rules. But even more important is that you, can apply the import VAT deferment system, resulting in not paying import VAT upon arrival and thus cash flow and interest benefits. I.e. the VAT is deferred to the final buyer.