Defending business owners' rights

As a national of an EU country – or Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway – you have certain rights when doing business in other European countries.

In some cases, the EU can help if you have problems asserting these rights in practice.

In many cases, the best place to get help is from national bodies, rather than the EU.

• trade and services
• posting of workers
• VAT refunds

Submit your problem

Find a national competition authority

Submit a complaint

Complain or get information from the EU Ombudsman

Submit a complaint against a customer