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    Alibaba

    Thank you!
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    Alibaba

    So it is there choice whether to add VAT? It isn’t by law that Alibaba are now adding on to the invoice?
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    Alibaba

    Thank you I really appreciate your comments. So a couple of my suppliers have taken the VAT off when I have argued this but others are adamant this cannot be done as it’s Alibaba who adds it on. So now I am very confused as when I go to pay for some items on Alibaba there is no VAT whereas...
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    Alibaba

    Who?
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    Alibaba

    Please can you tell me what an agent does? My orders are pretty small 100pcs to 150pcs not very expensive items. Thank you.
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    Alibaba

    Hi, I believe a couple of the items are DDP, what paperwork do I need to ask for? If they are sending DDP but have agreed to leave the VAT of is this Ok? Also if my goods are worth under £135 do I not need to pay tax? Or is that £135 including the postage? Thank you for your time. Sarah
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    Alibaba

    Isn’t that what Alibaba is there for if there is issues with the quality or not as described then I am protected?
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    Alibaba

    But isn’t that what Alibaba is there for if there is issues with the quality or not as described then I am protected?
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    Alibaba

    Hi, I believe a couple of the items are DDP, what paperwork do I need to ask for? If they are sending DDP but have agreed to leave the VAT of is this Ok? Also if my goods are worth under £135 do I not need to pay tax? Or is that £135 including the postage? Thank you for your time. Sarah
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    Alibaba

    Thanks for your response Darren, so the 20 percent VAT I pay for the products when I pay through Alibaba will be the only VAT I have to pay? If when they arrive in the UK and the shipping company ask me to pay the VAT i assume I just need to show them the Alibaba invoice which proves I have paid...
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    Alibaba

    Hi, I want to order some items from Alibaba to start my business, I have been invoiced on Alibaba and they have added on 20 percent VAT, I understand when my items arrive in the UK I have to pay VAT and duties as I am not VAT registered, but surely I don’t pay twice? Please help! I’ve asked...