Hello

I created an LTD in UK in April 2024. However, I do not meet the criteria for a UK establishment. My annual expected turnover is less than 85k. Should I declare VAT exemption or not.

Hi all,

Looking for some advice, I’m based in Ireland started selling about 3 months ago, have done about 8k in sales and really wanted / needed to scale this over the next few months to make an income and felt I was on route. Have setup a LTD company in UK with a UK business account too.

Got an email last week about proof of establishment in UK for VAT. Based in Ireland, I don’t meet the requirements. Got a follow up email today, Amazon said I owe historic VAT and will be charging VAT on my products going forward.

I had no idea, assumed I was going to have to register for VAT at the 90k mark like everyone else. UK accountant wasn’t particularly aware either as I think he mainly just deals with UK based sellers.

I use a prep centre in the UK so all stock is kept in UK, only difference is that I live in ROI.

Am I basically dead in the water already? Or how can I navigate this.

Thanks

Hi Guys

My situation is as follows

Non UK resident live in Ireland and operate my Amazon business from Northern Ireland Via a LTD company which has been vat registered since 2021 and vat paid every quarter to HMRC

FBA only business

I travel to My business address in Northern Ireland (parent home address) to deal with inbound FBA shipments/prep but only operate small business so i don't have employees so unable to provide evidence of employment.

Its looks like I be deemed not established in UK for Vat

I have no issue with amazon collecting VAT on my sales going forward as I am paying it anyway but concerned amazon demand for back payment of Vat since 2021 when it has already been paid by my company?

Anyone in same situation regarding this Vat issue? Does Amazon expect us to pay Vat twice?

Disbursements due to be locked in week or so!

Any advice is welcome

Thanks

Paddy