supremetwo wrote:JessUK98 wrote:supremetwo wrote:https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainers/tax-brexit
When the UK leaves the EU VAT area, it will become a third country.
This means that the way businesses manage VAT on goods and services exported and imported to/from the EU will change.
Sellers will not charge VAT, but buyers will have to pay VAT to HMRC at the point of import (alongside any applicable customs duties).
There are low value exemptions but well below the amount you state.
This is what is confusing me though, as the price I have paid is RRP in the UK. So they've charged me the VAT already. So do I pay anything else when it gets here?
If you have actually paid the £159.99, perhaps they have a arrangement with UK customs?
Ask them.
I think it's probably going to be fine
- most of the big global suppliers online have got their act in order and the price you see is the price you pay (assuming you're not hiding behind a VPN when you order)
If it does attract the attention of HMRC you will receive a notice before you get the goods - possibly at the point of delivery (i.e. you pay the delivery guy before you receive)
you'll notice then that what they're trying to charge you is double what you expected
- because there's vat on the shipping, and customs duty and fees (?! yes they charge you for charging you)
- at which point you can decide if it's worth it - or let them return to sender
But from the sounds of it.... being a global company displaying GBP with free shipping I think you'll be fine
- if you wanted to post a link to the website we could see if there's anything the clears stuff up in their T&Cs
- sd