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UK VAT number registration

English VAT rates

In the United Kingdom you have 2 VAT rates:

Top 5 E-commerce Retailers United Kingdom:

You need an English VAT number if:

you sell products from a European country to British customers (export)
you sell products from England to countries outside the UK
you use Amazon FBA* (amazon.co.uk) to customers in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

*FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon. Amazon’s repositories are called “fulfillment centers.”

From 1 January 2021, the £70,000 long distance sales threshold will no longer be in effect.

To sell via Amazon FBA from England you need a local English VAT number and an EORI number. Staxxer can apply for your VAT number in England.

When applying for an English VAT number (also called VAT number), you will receive the following documentation from us:

VAT number: this is your English VAT number
EORI number: you need this identification number (from customs) when doing international business

Would you like us to register an English VAT number for you? Our local Staxxers are happy to help and are at your service.