Despite Brexit, the VAT rate has not changed, which is also a problem for cross-border sellers. The UK has also experienced tax reforms before. For example, if you choose a UK overseas warehouse now, do you need to register a VAT tax number? Today, I will take you to understand this issue.
1. What is the situation of VAT registered in the UK?
The e-commerce account is in the UK.
The annual sales volume of European countries shipping to the UK exceeds the remote sales limit.
Local warehouses in the UK such as FBA warehouses, third-party warehouses, self-built warehouses, etc.
From the above, we can understand that whether you choose an FBA warehouse or a third-party overseas warehouse, you need to register for UK VAT. Otherwise, if you are found out, it may cause tax problems and affect your credit; so avoid waiting for an account to be established before applying, which is easy to be rejected.
2. How to register VAT in the UK?
First, you need to prepare the following tax information:
UK VAT identification number.
Company name
Company type.
Company registration address
Then find an agent, or use a VAT-registered British overseas warehouse to register for you, such as these overseas warehouses:
International Bird
Storage area: 25,000 square meters.
Shipping channels: DHL, UPS, Royalmail, yodel, DPD, HERMES.
Business type: export tax rebate, service distribution, return inspection, overseas tax law consultation, offline product display, one-piece delivery, transit service, return label change, (FBA) first-leg delivery, FBA transit.
Large support: not supported.
Order processing: 100,000.
Non-semi-international freight.
Storage capacity: 5,400 square meters.
Shipping channels: DHL, UPS, local post, express delivery, USPS, DPD, etc.
Business categories: export tax rebate services, return processing, return processing testing, overseas after-sales maintenance, overseas tax law consulting, advance payment and procurement, overseas customer service, offline product display, return processing, one-piece delivery service, returns, etc.
Support for bulk commodities: support.
Order processing quantity: 3000.
It is not recommended to use the same VAT tax number to handle customs clearance with others, because once it is discovered by customs and Amazon, the goods will be difficult to transport, so you must register a VAT tax number of your own according to your needs, which is more secure.
Of course, you also have to choose a reliable British overseas warehouse to avoid many unnecessary problems. Take a look~.