What are the rules for charging VAT if exporting to France, Germany and Italy?
Question
Hiya
do i have to charge vat to customers who placed an order from France, Germany and Italy?
Answer
In general if you are VAT registered then yes.
The exception is if the VAT is being paid at the other end.
Thanks
Graham Bedford
Jenkar Shipping Ltd
gb@jenkar.com
Answer
Dear Mr Patel,
Thank you for your recent query regarding customers in other EU member states.
You can find guidance on the question of charging VAT to customers in other EU member states in HMRC’s public notice no.725, “The Single Market”. Notice 725 is available online at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vat-notices-numerical-order
See in particular para.2.7.
Yours sincerely,
R White
HM Revenue & Customs
Customs, International Trade & Excise
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/contactus
Answer
Dear Sir
Information regarding the charging of VAT on supplies to other EU countries can be found in VAT Notice 725: the single market
HM Revenue & Customs
Customs International Trade & Excise