Reclaiming VAT on US online purchase

X-No-Archive: yes In message , Marcel Cook writes

I've never even bothered to try. AFAIA, the USA does not operate a VAT/IVA system and US retailers certainly don't issue VAT receipts showing their VAT number etc.

That's what I thought - thanks.

Regards, Marcel

In article , Marcel Cook writes

Sounds like one for the Revenue & Customs

Should be a case of reap what you sow, they collect it, you should be able to claim it back.

Please let us know the result.

In article , fred writes

This may apply: "2.4 What about VAT paid on imports from outside the EC to a Member State within the EC?

VAT on goods imported into another Member State can be reclaimed provided there is no other VAT relief available at import. But remember this scheme cannot be used if you become liable to be registered for VAT in the other Member State as a result of importing goods.

Importing goods into the UK - For more information see Notice 702 Imports (please ask our National Advice Service, 0845 010 9000, for a paper copy).

Importing goods into any other Member State - For more information see the appropriate address in Section 11."

From search for: recover +VAT +overseas at:

if they are charging VAT they'll be capable of issuing VAT receipts, probably by using EU processors for the transaction.

Ask Customs & Excise help line,from memory there is a "reverse charge" procedure for such things.

suggests "There is a Customs Notice dedicated to the import of Computer Software (Notice No. 702/4)"

Phil

Clearly does not apply in your own member state.

You are VAT registered and importing goods into your own member state.

Doh !

What can one say? Give 'em a call.

IMHO If they charge VAT, they have to give a valid VAT receipt.

But preferably if you furnish a VAT no. they shouldn't charge VAT.

DG

If you can show that you are a VAT registered business, they shouldn't charge VAT. You have to account for it yourself using the reverse charge rules.

Errm

If it is a US online store, is it possible that you are not paying VAT at all, but Federal (and possibly state) taxes?

MC