VAT help for digital services

Last Updated on 15 September 2014

Time to come clean: the way VAT works across borders is one of those things I can't quite get my head around.

I understand how VAT is irrelevant if you are working outside the EU, but how does VAT work when you sell to someone in another EU country? The single market is supposed to simplify things, but here it seems to make things more complicated.

Of course, as a trainer I should know everything. But whenever anyone asks about VAT across borders I look at the ceiling while pointing here.

But look! A glimmer of light for people who sell digital services (like apps and e-books) around Europe! HMRC have set up an online VAT Mini One Stop Shop.  The aim is to stop you having to register for VAT in every country where someone buys something from you.

Read a short outline at Gov.uk >>>

Feeling strong? Here's the full Monty at HMRC.gov.uk >>>

Posted on 15 September 2014