There are a few countries outside of the European Union to which we are able to ship goods. Countries which are outside of the European Union are not liable for the standard VAT charge (17.5%). When we supply goods to a customer in a country which is outside the EU then this is known as an 'export'. Any VAT automatically charged by our shopping cart will be refunded at the time when the order is despatched. Non EU customers will usually be liable for local import duties in their country. Coutries to which this applies include Norway, Switzerland and the Channel Islands.

Business customers who are located within an EU country (other than the UK) but have a valid VAT number qualify for VAT to be 'Zero Rated' (i.e. not charged). The criteria that must be met in order for us to Zero Rate VAT is as follows:


1. The order must be made using a company credit or debit card.

2. The invoice/billing address must be that of the VAT registered company.

3. We must be able to authenticate the company VAT number (which must be supplied at the time of ordering).

4. As with any International order, we will only send to the registered card billing address (i.e. the invoice or billing addres, this will be the same as the company registered address). An alternative delivery address is not possible for any International orders but especially when VAT is Zero Rated.
 
If the above criteria cannot be met then we will be unable to Zero Rate VAT

 

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