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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...
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
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
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...
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...