UK VAT tax, UK people help with refund issue Options

[jgreening]

The sideskirt group buy is purchasing skirts from a UK supplier which will be picked up in the UK. I have been told that we will be charged a 17.5% VAT tax. I have also been told that this amount is refundable once the skirts leave the country. Apparently there is some VAT form that we need. Can someone let me know how to get this form. Thanks.

[richgt4]

Right, ok, here we go. I'll try & make this as easy as poss.

You won't be able to use the VAT form 407 as this is for PERSONAL exports only. For example; If you were on holiday/vacation in the E.C & you had the goods with you when you go back home to the States, then you can use the VAT 407 form.

What you need to do is call the vendor/seller & ask them if they have a form which is called a C88. If they don't have the form or don't know what youre talking about, then you'll probably have problems getting the tax back on them

This C88 form is for goods which are being shipped out as freight & need to be zero rated (Tax free) when they leave the EC. The goods are leaving from Lithaunia right?

If you PM me I can give you the direct number to call at the airport & I'm sure the Officers who deal with these forms on a daily basis will be more help than I have LOL

Hope I've been usefull

Cheers,

Rich

[jgreening]

Right, ok, here we go. I'll try & make this as easy as poss.

You won't be able to use the VAT form 407 as this is for PERSONAL exports only. For example; If you were on holiday/vacation in the E.C & you had the goods with you when you go back home to the States, then you can use the VAT 407 form.

What you need to do is call the vendor/seller & ask them if they have a form which is called a C88. If they don't have the form or don't know what youre talking about, then you'll probably have problems getting the tax back on them

This C88 form is for goods which are being shipped out as freight & need to be zero rated (Tax free) when they leave the EC. The goods are leaving from Lithaunia right?

If you PM me I can give you the direct number to call at the airport & I'm sure the Officers who deal with these forms on a daily basis will be more help than I have LOL

Hope I've been usefull

Cheers,

Rich
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Thanks Rich. Does the C88 form work the same way? Is it filled in by the vendor? Once its filled in, then what happens? I know under the 407, the form gets stamped by customs and then is returned to the vendor for the refund. If the goods are shipped by airmail out of Lithuania, how can the sender get the form stamped? I assume the box will already be sealed when it is taken for shipment. I really appreciate your help.

- Jay

[richgt4]

Right, ok, here we go. I'll try & make this as easy as poss.

You won't be able to use the VAT form 407 as this is for PERSONAL exports only. For example; If you were on holiday/vacation in the E.C & you had the goods with you when you go back home to the States, then you can use the VAT 407 form.

What you need to do is call the vendor/seller & ask them if they have a form which is called a C88. If they don't have the form or don't know what youre talking about, then you'll probably have problems getting the tax back on them

This C88 form is for goods which are being shipped out as freight & need to be zero rated (Tax free) when they leave the EC. The goods are leaving from Lithaunia right?

If you PM me I can give you the direct number to call at the airport & I'm sure the Officers who deal with these forms on a daily basis will be more help than I have LOL

Hope I've been usefull

Cheers,

Rich
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Thanks Rich. Does the C88 form work the same way? Is it filled in by the vendor? Once its filled in, then what happens? I know under the 407, the form gets stamped by customs and then is returned to the vendor for the refund. If the goods are shipped by airmail out of Lithuania, how can the sender get the form stamped? I assume the box will already be sealed when it is taken for shipment. I really appreciate your help.

- Jay
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Hi Jay,
I think the best thing to do is to call Customs at Gatwick & explain what you intend on doing to the Officer you speak to. I know it's an international call, but it'll sort everything out so you know exactly what to do. I'll pm you the direct number. The best time to call is anytime between 07:00 & 22:00 UK time.

Cheers,

Rich