VAT ALREADY PAID - NEED TO PAY TO AMAZON TWICE? - Verify Establishment for Value Added Tax (VAT) UK VOEC
Anyone can give an answer to this finally cause amazon (surprise surprise) not via email, not via phone, not via performance notifications can answer that.
Im a VAT company but cannot prove establishment cause i dont have warehouse anymore (FBA was supposed to be a solution now its a problem).
So I have to click that im not established
If I click on the button that Im not establised business can anyone confirm that I WONT have to pay VAT that I already paid? The one since 2021 that I paid directly to HMRC?
HMRC and my accountant say its unlawful for amazon to request money for VAT already paid, its almost impossible to get a refund from HMRC for double paid VAT (something that amazon advises to do) so the only logical conclusion is that amazon wants to take even more of our money for some reason cause there is absolutely no basis for it
@Julia_Amazon @Julia_Amzn @Spencer_amazon @Winston_Amazon
15 replies
Seller_2EG6N58tYDYmC
I have a warehouse, I have all kind of documents that shows my company and I exist in the UK. All VATs that I was told to pay are paid.
Yet, Amazon wants to hold on the stock and payments!
Simon_Amazon
Hello @Seller_UPSzE9m9Td191,
Here Simon from Amazon, happy to try to help.
I understand that you have reached out to our Seller Support in regards to this topic.
Would you mind sharing the case ID?
Best,
Simon
Seller_I7EN7BrpLTpW7
hello, is there any update on this? I am also the same,
Did you check Im not established criteria?
Seller_buioRKpJA71OS
Hi I am in same situation, my company is Vat registered since 2021 and has already paid vat on sales! Any resolution to this? thanks
Seller_UPSzE9m9Td191
Another brainless response from Amazon... I have to pay VAT tax to amazon that was ALREADY paid to HMRC and then ask for refund from HMRC. Doesnt get any more stupid than this.
How bout amazon dont ask for VAT already paid cause HMRC sure wont ask for it?
Full reply:
1 - We must collect and remit VAT from non-UK established Selling Partners for the sales of goods delivered to customers in the UK.
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/gc/vat-education/voec-uk-establishment
6. If I already paid VAT to HMRC, which HMRC department can I contact to request tax refunds?
HMRC has a dedicated telephone number to help with VAT questions
For businesses in the UK call 0300 200 3700.
For businesses outside the UK call +44 2920 501 261
Time of day can impact call wait times, third party research shows that 8.30am to 9.30am and 11.00am to 12.30pm (GMT) are the most convenient times to call.
2 - And what type of evidence will you ask for to prove I already paid?
Please contact HMRC to request tax refunds.
Seller_UPSzE9m9Td191
And a beautiful email from NO-REPLY address... what a joke.
I would like to know based on which law is amazon obliged to take my money and remit to HMRC if even HMRC has no idea why are they doing this?
Seller_UPSzE9m9Td191
ok i waited until the end cause once they block the withdrawals you never know what will happen (remember when selling on amazon youre actually working for them not for yourself), attached screenshot of next window after clickin im not established in uk for vat.
