M2E Multichannel Connect reads the VAT rate from each Kaufland order, calculates the VAT amount, and adapts the result to your store’s tax setup. This way, your store orders and invoices show the correct VAT information.
In this guide, you will learn how the tax calculation works and how M2E sends the VAT data in Kaufland orders imported into your store.
Basic tax handling #
When handling taxes for Kaufland orders, M2E relies on two sources:
- Tax information provided in the Kaufland order
- Tax settings configured in your connected store
To determine the VAT rate for an order, M2E uses the following logic:
- By default, M2E applies the VAT rate from the Kaufland order.
- If Kaufland doesn’t send a VAT rate, M2E applies the standard rate for the buyer’s country.
Kaufland tax settings #
Kaufland operates in the European Union and applies VAT rules based on the buyer’s location and the seller’s VAT obligations. When an order is placed, Kaufland includes the VAT rate for each item in the order data.
💡 For more information on available VAT rates, refer to Tax rates in Europe (VAT) for online marketplace sellers.
Store tax settings #
Each e-commerce platform connected to M2E has its own tax behavior. M2E aligns the tax data from Kaufland with your store’s tax settings for correct order import.
How M2E sends tax data #
M2E takes the VAT rate of the first item in the order and uses it to calculate the VAT amount from the order total. M2E then passes both the rate and the amount to your store order.
Example: A Kaufland order total is €20.63, and the first item in the order has a VAT rate of 7%. M2E calculates a VAT amount of €1.35, so the net amount is €19.28. The order arrives in your store with a VAT rate of 7% and a VAT amount of €1.35.
ℹ️ If an order contains products with different VAT rates, M2E applies the VAT rate of the first item to the entire order.
If Kaufland sends a VAT rate of 0, M2E creates the order in your store with 0% VAT instead of applying the standard country rate. This applies, for example, to sellers in Germany who use the small business exemption under Section 19 of the German VAT Act (UStG).
How the price and VAT appear in your store order depends on your store’s tax settings:
- If your store is set to calculate taxes, M2E sends the item price excluding VAT and provides the VAT amount separately.
- If your store expects VAT-inclusive pricing, M2E sends the gross price and VAT details.
ℹ️ When listing products on Kaufland, you can select the applicable VAT rate type in your Selling Policy. The VAT is included in your Kaufland product prices and doesn’t affect your store orders.
Need help? #
If you have questions about how tax data is handled in Kaufland orders, contact the M2E support team.
To ensure you're meeting all tax requirements, we suggest consulting with your tax advisor or financial professional.
