I see some people are getting confused about recent changes on VAT from Amazon.
It is true that Amazon is starting to roll out VAT collection and remittance for UK LTDs with foreign owners. This means that Amazon will start holding funds from these accounts and collecting VAT on sales made to UK customers since January 2021.
Amazon has not yet released any information on how this will be implemented, including who will be impacted, in what sequence, or what format the VAT collection will take. However, it is likely that Amazon will start with larger sellers and sellers with a history of VAT non-compliance.
This change is likely to be frustrating for many sellers, as it will require them to keep track of their VAT obligations and make payments to Amazon on a regular basis. However, it is important to note that this change is being made in order to comply with UK VAT law.
Here are some potential solutions for sellers who are impacted by this change:
It is true that Amazon is starting to roll out VAT collection and remittance for UK LTDs with foreign owners. This means that Amazon will start holding funds from these accounts and collecting VAT on sales made to UK customers since January 2021.
Amazon has not yet released any information on how this will be implemented, including who will be impacted, in what sequence, or what format the VAT collection will take. However, it is likely that Amazon will start with larger sellers and sellers with a history of VAT non-compliance.
This change is likely to be frustrating for many sellers, as it will require them to keep track of their VAT obligations and make payments to Amazon on a regular basis. However, it is important to note that this change is being made in order to comply with UK VAT law.
Here are some potential solutions for sellers who are impacted by this change:
- Register for VAT in the UK. This will allow sellers to claim back the VAT that they have already paid to Amazon.
- Set up a VAT account in the UK. This will allow sellers to pay their VAT directly to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to avoid any hassnle with Amazon.
- Do consult with your trainer / accountant as well before making changes.