Need someone in Europe to buy on your behalf — and get it exported to you? A Traders sources and purchases goods from European suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, often letting you buy without VAT using our own Dutch VAT registration — even when existing commercial arrangements make it difficult to buy directly.
Who this is for: International buyers, engineering firms, and trading companies who need a European sourcing and export partner — not just a logistics or customs service, but someone who handles the actual purchase, and who lets you buy without paying VAT you can’t easily reclaim.
How it works
- Tell us what you’re looking for. Product, specification, and supplier if you already have one in mind.
- We make contact and negotiate. A Traders approaches the supplier and manages the purchase on your behalf.
- You buy without VAT where applicable. Using our own Dutch VAT registration, so you’re not left paying VAT you can’t reclaim.
- We arrange shipment. Road, air, or ocean freight to your destination, anywhere in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only source from the Netherlands, or across Europe?
Across Europe. Being based in the Netherlands gives us a strong logistics position, but sourcing isn’t limited to Dutch suppliers.
Can you buy from a specific supplier we already work with?
Yes — many clients come to us with a known supplier they can’t buy from directly, for example due to regional distribution arrangements or VAT legislation.
How can I buy without VAT if I don’t have an EU VAT number?
As a Dutch VAT-registered buyer, A Traders purchases from EU suppliers without the VAT charge a foreign buyer would otherwise face, then invoices you directly without VAT while simultaneously arranging the necessary export documentation — no Dutch VAT registration needed on your end.
Is this a one-time service or can it be ongoing?
Both. Some clients use us for a single purchase; others run continuous procurement through us across many suppliers.