Proof of Export to Non EU Countries

[Sparetoolparts]

Hi All

I'm not VAT registered and need to do my first VAT return at the end of the month, I have an e-commerce website and we ship internationally. For my non EU sales I intend on putting them through as 0% VAT, All of my order have been shipped via Royal Mail Signed For, however I am unsure if this is enough to cover me for Proof of Export. I am talking maybe 30-40 parcels

I have attempted to look online for answers and visited the HMRC website etc but I find the details overwhelming. Anyone got simple answer would a copy of the sales invoice showing destination and the Proof Of Postage Receipt/Tracking number be enough for these?

If more advanced proof is needed from the post office(Royal Mail) what is needed?

 

[Sparetoolparts]

Found this form:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/374167/ce132.pdf

I wonder if I fill this in get it stamped and keep it plus proof of postage/tracking number for my parcels would this cover me?

Thoughts?

 

[Sparetoolparts]

plus my a copy of my sales invoice

 

[lesliedocherty]

Nice conversation you are having with yourself there

What you have there should cover you, proof of postage from post office works a treat, we have had a few vat inspections. To be honest they really don't care about this, more interested to make sure you are declaring all your income and payint VAT, not dodging it.

 

[DontAsk]

How can you do a vat return if you are not vat registered?

 

[lesliedocherty]

How can you do a vat return if you are not vat registered?

Now that is a good point

 

[Sparetoolparts]

Sorry I am VAT Registered

Got 3 x Parcels for the post office in the morning so I'm going to bring that form and see what they say