If the VAT rate is 15% and VAT is embedded in the stated sale price, the
export price to the non-EU resident is 100/115 of the stated tax-in price.
This does not need any fancy administration beyond a grade 3 education.
jh
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From: "Nathan Wajsman" <nathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 1:41 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: [OT]B+W filters
>
> That is correct. Michael's citizenship does not matter for this
> purpose. The only thing that matters is residence (or, to be more
> precise, the shipping destination of the goods). I.e. a UK citizen
> residing outside the EU would also be entitled to buy VAT-free from
> an internet shop in the UK (or anywhere else in the EU). However, not
> all shops have the administration set up to handle this. Most do,
> however, and there is no reason to do business with one that doesn't.
>
> Nathan
>
> On 25-dec-2007, at 18:59, Martyn Smoothy wrote:
>
>>
>> Michael,
>>
>> I believe, in theory, that anyone outside the EU should not be
>> charged VAT.
>> I suggest you contact Speed Graphic to check how it works in
>> practice -
>> good luck :-)
>>
>> Martyn
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael Wong wrote:
>>> Martyn,
>>> Thank you very much.
>>>
>>> Is it apply VAT for foreign customer? I really do not know why I
>>> have to pay
>>> VAT through internet purchase with a British company. I am not a
>>> British
>>> citizen ................ :(
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