Posted by James Pearson on 30 Mar 2012
VAT on Sales of Goods to Non-VAT Registered Customers in the EU
UK VAT will be charged on sales of goods to non-VAT registered customers in the EU. Sales made to customers outside the EU will be zero-rated as an export.
However, businesses must carefully monitor the level of sales made to non-VAT registered customers in each EU country to avoid a problem with the distance selling rules. Each country sets a distance selling threshold of either €35,000 or €100,000 above which a business has to register for VAT in that country. Once a UK trader’s sales in a particular country exceed that limit, then the trader has to register for VAT in that country.
If you need advice on the above points please contact us on 01962 856 990 or email customerservice@taxinnovations.com.
See also…
Possible Post-Brexit VAT Issue for Importers
Time to reconsider use of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme?
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