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I based my answer ion the OPs original statement where they said

I provide a childcare service during holidays to uk and international families in France Spain and Italy.

antrobus

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I based my answer ion the OPs original statement where they said

Exactly.

The OP stated that;

I have a Ltd childcare company based in England. I provide a childcare service during holidays to uk and international families in France Spain and Italy.

So they are providing a service to families , who are consumers not businesses, and therefore the place of supply would be where the supplier is based. Which is the UK.

Or at least, that is what the general rule says.

959Rich

Don't risk falling into a trap that is hard to get out of later. Fact is, even though you are a UK based business, if you are taking payments from European consumers for services carried out in their country you should be registered for VAT in those specific countries assuming you are exceeding the max allowable turnover numbers.

Why not contact UKTI in France to get some advice for that country first

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/uk-trade-investment-france#contact-us

Hope this helps.

antrobus

959Rich wrote: »

Don't risk falling into a trap that is hard to get out of later. Fact is, even though you are a UK based business, if you are taking payments from European consumers for services carried out in their country you should be registered for VAT in those specific countries assuming you are exceeding the max allowable turnover numbers.

Why not contact UKTI in France to get some advice for that country first

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/uk-trade-investment-france#contact-us

Hope this helps.

Err, no. Have you not read this thread? This is what the 'official website of the European Union' has to say on the subject of cross-border VAT for services.

Selling to consumers

You must normally charge your customers VAT at the rate that applies in your country, except for telecommunications, broadcasting and electronic services, which are always taxed in the country where the customer belongs (where a private person has a permanent address or usually resides or where a non-taxable person is established).

http://europa.eu/youreurope/business/vat-customs/cross-border/index_en.htm

Does that help?