Which address to use for Shipping From Address for correct VAT calculation
I'm getting conflicting information from various sources about what address to use in the Shipping From Address located in the VAT Calculation Service area on Amazon. So we are based in the US, and we have a UK VAT number as well as an EORI number. These numbers are registered to a UK address which is our accounting firm we use to help with our VAT tax returns. For FBM shipments to the UK, we dispatch these from our warehouse in the US. So I've had one accountant tell me to use our US address and we'll have to be in charge of creating our own invoices since we are shipping outside of UK/EU. But another accountant from the same company is suggesting using our UK Registered Address from our VAT number as the address so that VAT will be calculated correctly and invoices will be automatic. I'm wondering if anyone here has been in a similar situation or has a good explanation about what course to take.
Which address to use for Shipping From Address for correct VAT calculation
I'm getting conflicting information from various sources about what address to use in the Shipping From Address located in the VAT Calculation Service area on Amazon. So we are based in the US, and we have a UK VAT number as well as an EORI number. These numbers are registered to a UK address which is our accounting firm we use to help with our VAT tax returns. For FBM shipments to the UK, we dispatch these from our warehouse in the US. So I've had one accountant tell me to use our US address and we'll have to be in charge of creating our own invoices since we are shipping outside of UK/EU. But another accountant from the same company is suggesting using our UK Registered Address from our VAT number as the address so that VAT will be calculated correctly and invoices will be automatic. I'm wondering if anyone here has been in a similar situation or has a good explanation about what course to take.
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Seller_ZJhFeE3tNKzfh
As per Amazons Help Pages on VAT Calculation Services...
Default shipping address
What is the default ship-from address used for?
The default ship-from address is used to determine where you self-fulfil your orders. For more information, go to EU VAT calculation service methodology.
What is the difference between the ship-from address and the registered business address on my account?
The ship-from address represents the location from which seller-fulfilled goods are shipped, whereas your registered business address generally represents your primary or officially registered place of business.
What happens if I have multiple locations that I ship my inventory from?
Currently, VAT calculation service can only support one ship-from location for seller-fulfilled items. If you have multiple ship-from locations, there is an ability to update the ship-from location upon shipment confirmation.
Why do you need the complete address of my fulfilment centre?
We require your complete ship-from address to perform precise tax calculations as per VAT calculation service.
Ezra_Amazon
Hello @Seller_Ku3mi87Rfukpb
Appreciate your post on the forums! Also, big thanks to @Seller_ZJhFeE3tNKzfhfor sharing the information.
I wanted to pass along the help page mentioned here.
let us know if you find this information clear. Regards, Ezra
