shipping to Europe

[IMEX Sourcing Services]

Hi,

Even though my wholesale jewellery website is meant for Uk customers, recently I have been getting a lot of queries from people outside of Uk, like, Spain, France, Cyprus, etc. and this has made me think may be I should start catering to the European Market too.

I was just wondering, if I need to do that, what sort of legal requirements would I need to meet and what sort of other complications are involved? All our orders are sent through post.

Thanks
Ash

[WakingDragon]

Those countries are part of the single market- you can sell to them no problems.

You're a wholesaler right? So you don't charge them VAT but you need to have their equivalent of a VAT number on your invoice. Contact Customs helpline first and get the requirements from an official source.

But it is easy peasy.

[IMEX Sourcing Services]

Actually mine is a very new business and hence I haven't registered for a VAT number yet, so should that be a problem?

Ash

[WakingDragon]

Nah, but contact HMCE anyway and they will tell you what to put on the invoices.

[IMEX Sourcing Services]

Thanks a ton for the help. Will be calling customs soon. If someone can think of anything that I might be missing, feel free to suggest

Ash

[Pilfo]

Nah, but contact HMCE anyway and they will tell you what to put on the invoices.

FYI, it's HMRC now (HM Revenue & Customs)....Inland Revenue and Customs & Excise under the same umbrella.

Pilfo