postponed VAT

Hi, when goods are coming from the EU does a business need to inform the courier that they are using postponed VAT? does the courier need to put this on any paperwork?

The courier should always be given clear instructions as to who the importer is, what the import terms are, etc. if the seller arranges the shipping then make sure the supplier knows your GB EORI and want to use PVA. if you are arranging the shipping then you can tell the freight agent yourself. Some freight agents will default to postponed VAT if they have been supplied with the importers GB EORI number, they'll just assume you want to postpone the VAT. Some other freight agents will default to paying the import VAT and recharging it back to you unless they have been specifically instructed to postpone the VAT.

Hi,
The importer would need to inform the courier that they wish to use Postponed VAT Accounting so that they can complete the import documents correctly.
There would be specific boxes on the import documentation for the courier to complete to make sure that the import goes through in the correct way
Thank you.