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Postponed VAT Process

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solaadisa
Posted 3 months ago by solaadisa
Looking for clarity on what is needed for postponed vat to be in place consistently when buying from marketplaces like Ebay etc? I've given sellers my VAT and EORI number but I'm still getting charged VAT on arrival by parcelforce etc. Is there a step that I'm missing? Thanks
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HMRC Admin 20 Response
Posted 2 months ago by HMRC Admin 20 Response
Hi.
For information regarding postponed VAT account please refer to the guidance here: Check when you can account for import VAT on your VAT Return
In particular please refer to this section Using someone to import goods on your behalf
This states “If your business receives goods through the post in consignments exceeding £135 using Royal Mail Group (including Parcelforce where they are not acting as a fast parcel operator) you will not be able to account for import VAT on your VAT Return.”
Thank you.

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