A special service for our customers in the European Union

  • You can easily have us process your auction purchases via SINCONA Deutschland GmbH - we take care of the import and taxation for you in the European Union.

SINCONA Deutschland GmbH

⚠️ Important Note

As of January 1, 2025, a new directive (Directive (EU) 2022/542) has been in force that is binding on all member states of the European Union.


This EU directive stipulates that, from January 1, 2025, goods imported into the EU from third countries (including Switzerland) may no longer be subject to margin scheme taxation, but may only be sold and invoiced at the regular tax rate.



What does this mean for our customers in the EU?


From now on, SINCONA Deutschland GmbH will exclusively process auction purchases with shipping to the following countries, charging the respective sales tax on the total amount (hammer price + 20% buyer's premium).


  • Germany (+7% or 19% sales tax, respectively)
  • France (+5.5 sales tax)
  • Italy (+5% sales tax)
  • Luxembourg (+8% sales tax)


VAT-exempt gold coins (according to this list) are not affected by this change if shipped within the above mentioned countries or picked up in our office in Weil am Rhein, Germany.


Shipping to all other EU states will be made from Switzerland, unless processing through SINCONA Deutschland GmbH and thus regular taxed billing for the recipient country is expressly requested.



What is my country's VAT rate?


Please see this external website for an overview of the current VAT rates in each memberstate. 



We're happy to assist you


Please contact our customer service if you have any questions regarding the processing and invoicing of your auction purchases.

Representing SINCONA AG in the European Union

The border-free exchange of goods within the European Union is something that its inhabitants no longer want to do without. This is why SINCONA Deutschland GmbH serves our customers in the European Union already since 2015.

You can send your coins and medals to our office in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and, if you wish, also have your auction purchases at SINCONA AG processed via SINCONA Deutschland GmbH. We take care of the correct import and taxation of the goods into the European Union and can then send you the auction purchases within the Community without you having to worry about import and customs costs.


For further information about the processing of your auction purchases through SINCONA Deutschland GmbH, please see section 5 of the frequently asked questions (FAQ).

We will also be happy to receive you personally in Weil am Rhein or accept your consignments there.

Please contact us if you would like to benefit from the services of SINCONA Deutschland GmbH or if you have any questions about us.