Germany versus the Netherlands: compare the three fee periods
The table assumes a €60 VAT-inclusive sale in each destination, €30 other direct costs, and no creator fees, buyer-paid shipping, refunds or coupons. These are illustrative inputs, not local price or cost observations.
Standard VAT and a 9% regular fee are the starting assumptions. Introductory rates require first-EU-shop status, local shipping, eligible products and a completed mission; opening another country shop does not establish entitlement.
| Input / result | Germany | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT | 19% | 21% |
| Revenue excluding VAT | €50.42 | €49.59 |
| Eligible introductory rate | 4% for 60 days | 2% for 90 days |
| Contribution at introductory rate | €18.02 | €18.39 |
| Contribution at 9% | €15.02 | €14.19 |
The launch advantage can disappear with €0.37 of extra cost
During the two eligible introductory periods, Dutch contribution is about €18.39 and German contribution €18.02. Only about €0.37 separates them. Compare actual delivery and channel costs before treating the lower headline fee as decisive.
If both missions activate on the same date, compare three periods. Different activation dates require their own boundaries; an existing EU seller cannot assume expansion creates fresh eligibility.
| Selling days | Germany | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| 1–60 | 4% | 2% |
| 61–90 | 9% | 2% |
| 91 onward | 9% | 9% |
Assign stock to its expected selling period
Use each mission’s actual activation and expiry records, then estimate when stock will sell. The purchase date does not lock in a fee. Delayed stock can miss part of an introductory window.
The period calculator lets you change activation dates and order volumes separately. Return here to include VAT and the operating costs of each destination.
Which destination still supports replenishment?
Set both rows to their confirmed ongoing rates and use the next stock batch’s costs. Keep an introductory test separate from a replenishment decision: a temporary fee saving can fund a useful experiment without proving that the product works at regular fees.