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Wholesale for retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
MDH Distribution supplies business customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from one warehouse in Mettmann (North Rhine-Westphalia). The shop is the same for all three countries; what differs per country is the proof of business, the tax on the invoice and the shipping method. This page puts the three procedures side by side; in every case you start by creating a dealer account online.
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The range, the shop and the terms are the same: sales to businesses only, no minimum order value, orders in full cartons or packaging units. Once your account is approved, usually after 1–2 working days, you see the wholesale prices.
The difference lies between the warehouse and your shop door. Germany is domestic, Austria is another EU country, Switzerland is a non-EU country with a customs border. That gives three routes, each described below. For other EU countries see wholesale for retailers in Europe.
Germany: trade licence, invoice with VAT, parcel or freight
Proof: at registration you upload your trade licence (Gewerbeanmeldung) or a commercial register extract. Invoice: sent by e-mail, with German VAT shown.
Shipping: DHL parcel, or freight on a pallet for large quantities, usually within 24–48 hours. Collection: free of charge at the Mettmann warehouse, practical for retailers from the Rhineland and the Ruhr area.
Austria: UID, invoice without German VAT, parcel or pallet
Proof: a Firmenbuch extract, a Gewerbeschein or a GISA extract. You also enter your UID (ATU plus eight digits); it is checked through the EU system VIES. Invoice: with a valid UID we invoice without German VAT. Without a UID we charge 19 % German VAT.
Shipping: at checkout you choose between parcel (DHL) and pallet (freight forwarder); the shipping cost is shown there before you order. Collection: possible in Mettmann.
Austria has its own deposit on drinks cans. What that means for cans from Germany, and how you declare the purchase in Austria yourself, is covered in the guide Austrian retailers buying in Germany. The country page wholesale Austria shows the range for kiosks and petrol station shops.
Switzerland: DHL parcel DAP, customs and import tax paid by the recipient
Proof: a commercial register extract (Zefix) and your UID in the format CHE-…. There is no VIES check for Switzerland. Invoice: without German VAT.
Shipping: for Switzerland the shop offers the DHL parcel on DAP terms. DAP means that customs duty, import tax and the parcel carrier's fee are paid by the recipient. A pallet cannot be booked in the shop. Larger quantities are arranged on request. Collection: possible in Mettmann with your own freight forwarder.
Details are on the page wholesale Switzerland and in the guide Swiss retailers buying from a German wholesaler.
Which goods can retailers in the DACH region buy from MDH?
We are not a full-range wholesaler. We stock trend products for kiosks, petrol station shops, vending machines, toy shops and online shops: Takis, Samyang Buldak, Red Bull special editions, LOTTE Milkis and squishies, part of which we have produced ourselves.
New in the range is Schokoellsen Milchschokolade 70 g, known from TikTok: a 70 g bar, sold in a display of 28 bars. Pre-orders run until the sales start on 15 November 2026, and shipping begins with the sales start. More under Schokoellsen wholesale.
One language for shop, invoice and contact person
For retailers in Austria and German-speaking Switzerland there is no language barrier: shop, invoice and contact persons work in German. We answer questions by e-mail at info@mdh-distribution.com or by phone and WhatsApp on +49 15678 113333, in English too if you prefer.
The first step is identical in all three countries: create a dealer account, upload your proof, wait for approval. Allow about three minutes for the form.
Frequently asked questions
Which wholesaler delivers to Germany, Austria and Switzerland?
MDH Distribution in Mettmann (NRW) sells to business customers in all three countries. Germany and Austria are served by parcel or pallet, Switzerland by DHL parcel on DAP terms. You need an approved dealer account.
Is there a minimum order value?
No, not in any of the three countries. You order in full cartons or packaging units. For shipments to Austria and Switzerland it pays to bundle your needs, because shipping is charged per consignment.
Do I need a UID as an Austrian retailer?
For registration a Firmenbuch extract, Gewerbeschein or GISA extract is enough. The UID decides how the invoice looks: with a valid UID confirmed by VIES we invoice without German VAT, without a UID with 19 % German VAT. Which is better for your business is a question for your tax adviser.
Who pays customs duty and import tax on a delivery to Switzerland?
The recipient. The DHL parcel travels on DAP terms; customs duty, import tax and the parcel carrier's fee come on top of the invoice. We do not state amounts because they depend on the goods and the consignment.
Which documents do I need to register?
Germany: trade licence or commercial register extract. Austria: Firmenbuch extract, Gewerbeschein or GISA extract. Switzerland: commercial register extract (Zefix). You upload the document as PDF, JPG or PNG.
How long does delivery take?
Within Germany usually 24–48 hours. For Austria and Switzerland we do not state a fixed transit time; it depends on the shipping method and, for Switzerland, on customs clearance. If you have a deadline, ask before you order.
Can I collect in Mettmann as a retailer from Austria or Switzerland?
Yes. Retailers from Austria can collect their order at the warehouse. Retailers from Switzerland send their own freight forwarder; the buyer then organises the import into Switzerland.
Can I pre-order Schokoellsen milk chocolate wholesale?
Yes, approved retailers can pre-order Schokoellsen Milchschokolade 70 g in the display of 28 bars. Pre-orders run until the sales start on 15 November 2026; shipping begins from that date.
Create your dealer account now
Register for free, upload your proof of business and, once approved (usually within 1–2 working days), see wholesale prices and order. No minimum order value.