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International trade, international visits and VAT

Cross-border VAT changes 2010 From 1 January 2010, you will have to account for, charge, pay, report and reclaim VAT differently on supplies of goods and services to or from other countries, both within the EU and outside it

Exports, supplies of goods and services overseas: charging VAT If you export, supply, move or despatch goods or supply services abroad special rules may apply

Imports, acquisitions from abroad: paying and reclaiming VAT If you import, acquire or buy goods or services from abroad you may have to pay and reclaim import VAT

Foreign currency transactions and VAT When you invoice a customer in a foreign currency you must convert the VAT on the sale into sterling, using one of two methods

UK traders visiting other EU countries - getting VAT refunds If you're in business and visit other EU countries, you may be able to get back some of the VAT you pay during your visit

Overseas traders visiting the UK - getting a VAT refund If you're in business and visiting the UK on business you may be able to get back some of the VAT you pay during your visit

Distance selling into the UK from other EU countries and VAT Suppliers from other EU countries with sales to the UK this year of more than £70,000 may need to register for VAT

Verify an EU VAT number on the European Commission website Confirm that an EU VAT number you've been given is valid

EC Sales Lists: completing and submitting, online or on paper If you've supplied goods to other EU countries you may need to submit an EC Sales List: how to do it online or on paper

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