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You might pay a customs duty on imported goods, but you don't pay VAT.

• gcp 9y ago
  It depends. Goods from inside the EU: you'll pay VAT (and recover it). Goods outside EU: you pay import duty (which might include VAT - but you don't actually pay that VAT as a company, because it's VAT) If this wouldn't apply to services, it would give non-EU suppliers an unfair advantage.
• _Codemonkeyism 9y ago
  You need to pay VAT on imported goods into the EU. In Germany it is called "Einfuhrumsatzsteuer".
• DanBC 9y ago
  https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/overview https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/overview https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty > You pay VAT on goods sent from non-European Union (EU) countries and EU special territories (eg the Canary Islands) if they’re: > gifts worth more than £39 > other goods worth more than £15 > alcohol, tobacco products and fragrances (eg perfume, eau de toilette and cologne) of any value Customs duty is different. > You’ll be charged Customs Duty on gifts and other goods sent from outside the EU if they’re above a certain value. > The value includes: > the price paid for the goods > postage, packaging and insurance Type and value of good Customs Duty Anything under £135 No charge Gifts worth £135-£630 2.5%, but rates are lower for some goods - call the helpline Gifts above £630 and other goods above £135 The rate depends on the type of goods and where they came from - call the helpline