VAT Exemption query
Hi! How do I go to the option where I can file for exemption of VAT. As my company is 9 months old and I started selling one week before. Kindly need your guidance in this regard.
VAT Exemption query
Hi! How do I go to the option where I can file for exemption of VAT. As my company is 9 months old and I started selling one week before. Kindly need your guidance in this regard.
Seller_7VbclcPFFRTnc
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Seller_7VbclcPFFRTnc
What do you mean by exemption of VAT ?
Seller_FKCvJFpucRtQv
Now how can I convey to amazon as I am getting message from amazon about exemption of VAT.
Seller_slaY7nVNr1UKn
If you’re not UK based you will have to apply for VAT
Seller_FKCvJFpucRtQv
How can we appeal to amazon or open the case for it?
Seller_FKCvJFpucRtQv
Yes .and for both the sections I have also uploaded the requested documents
Seller_7VbclcPFFRTnc
@bb123 for reference this op registered an account with their ltd company a week ago and account status shows as valid so presumably verified in a week ?!
Seller_FKCvJFpucRtQv
Is there any way to contact Amazon via call or email?
Seller_7VbclcPFFRTnc
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Seller_3U9WdViGssMN6
Thanks for the nudge. They must have all their ducks in a row. That is unheard of nowadays. However they did state they started selling a week ago could this mean the account was verified a week ago or applied for a week ago?
Seller_FKCvJFpucRtQv
Ok Thank you so much for your time. It was a good conversation and you helped me a lot. Bless you
Seller_DROodOAYHftnc
Back in 2015 some of us applied for a VAT refund due to new EU legislation on our fees:
Starting on 1 January 2015 all “electronically supplied services” which were previously charged the Luxembourg VAT rate of 15% will be charged the VAT based on the member state where the Amazon seller is resident.
To specifically answer your question about VAT refunds, there are only 2 situation when a VAT refund can be considered:
- You are in business but you do not have a VAT number. (The seller must provide a Company Registration from HMRC)
- You have a VAT number
I did get a refund, going back to when I started (was about £2k as I’m only a small scale seller), but then others who applied later were told they could only get a refund going back 6 years, and then I believe it reduced to 6 months (though as it’s a long time ago, my memory is dim !!)
As we are no longer in EU then I wonder if it is still relevant ??
I do remember some sellers approaching ebay, but they didn’t take it on board.
It will be interesting to see if the current applications do get a refund - guess it might open the floodgates, if so. 
Seller_DROodOAYHftnc
Anyone else on here get a refund way back ? - 5/6 years ago ?
Seller_LCZreU4kAZleK
Just bumping this to give my experience this week regarding VAT refunds. After reading the post I contacted support, gave them my info: VAT certificate, previous years tax returns of when I wasn’t VAT registered etc etc to prove I was running the business and declaring the things they know I’ve been selling on their platform anyway.
After a series of messages I’ve been left with:
Hello from Amazon Selling Partner Support,
I am writing concerning your VAT Refund request.
Let me inform you, that we have received the VAT Certificate and it has been validated.
We have begun the VAT refund process on your Seller Fees.
Please bear in mind that, the process may require some time for its conclusion.
Be assured, I shall keep you updated throughout the process.
Thank you for selling with Amazon.
Good luck to anyone doing the same, don’t ask don’t get I guess!
