Navigating VAT for UK orders can feel confusing, but we’re here to help break it down for you. This article explains how VAT is applied to your orders depending on where they’re fulfilled and whether you’re registered for VAT in the UK.
Why VAT applies to your UK orders
We’re registered as a VAT payer in the UK, so we’re required to collect VAT on applicable orders. The way VAT is charged depends on:
- Where your order is fulfilled
- Where the order is shipped
- Whether you have a valid UK VAT ID
If you don’t have a valid UK VAT ID
Orders fulfilled and shipped within the UK:
- 20% VAT is charged on the total order.
Orders fulfilled outside the UK but shipped to the UK:
- If the total product value (excluding shipping) is under GBP 135, 20% VAT is applied.
- If the value is over GBP 135, 0% VAT is applied. The recipient will be charged VAT and customs when receiving the order.
If you have a valid UK VAT ID
Orders fulfilled and shipped within the UK:
- 20% VAT is charged on the total order (this is standard for domestic UK transactions).
Orders fulfilled outside the UK but shipped to the UK:
- We don’t charge VAT.
- You’re responsible for handling VAT through your own VAT reporting.
How to submit your UK VAT ID
To make sure we handle your VAT correctly, you can submit your UK VAT ID in your Dashboard. Learn how to do it here.
Key points to remember
- Orders fulfilled in the UK always have 20% VAT applied.
- Orders shipped to the UK from outside the UK are subject to the GBP 135 threshold rule.
- If you’re VAT-registered in the UK, you won’t be charged VAT on imports; you’ll handle it yourself.
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