Being charged VAT on ads but Iām not VAT registered ā can I get it refunded?
Hi everyone,
I'm a UK-based sole trader and not VAT registered. I've been running ads on Amazon and just noticed Iāve been charged VAT (20%) on my Amazon Advertising invoices.
Iāve submitted my VAT exemption declaration in my Seller Central tax settings, but Iām still being charged VAT on my PPC campaigns. Iāve tried contacting support, but responses have been unclear and now Iāve opened a case.
My questions are:
1. Has anyone successfully stopped Amazon from charging VAT after submitting their exemption?
2. Did Amazon refund any VAT that was already paid once you proved your exemption?
Would really appreciate hearing from other sellers whoāve been through this!
Thanks in advance š
Being charged VAT on ads but Iām not VAT registered ā can I get it refunded?
Hi everyone,
I'm a UK-based sole trader and not VAT registered. I've been running ads on Amazon and just noticed Iāve been charged VAT (20%) on my Amazon Advertising invoices.
Iāve submitted my VAT exemption declaration in my Seller Central tax settings, but Iām still being charged VAT on my PPC campaigns. Iāve tried contacting support, but responses have been unclear and now Iāve opened a case.
My questions are:
1. Has anyone successfully stopped Amazon from charging VAT after submitting their exemption?
2. Did Amazon refund any VAT that was already paid once you proved your exemption?
Would really appreciate hearing from other sellers whoāve been through this!
Thanks in advance š
1 reply
Seller_FQHkqHJI5SqTh
You're being charged VAT on the service Amazon are providing just like you would be on any other service.
No you can't claim it back unless you register for VAT.
