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VAT request from online seller
Gmscotland
Posts: 2 Newbie
Hi all,
Hope I'm in the right place. Got an interesting email earlier. Over a year ago I paid for a software download from a US based developer. This morning I got an email through claiming that 'our system did not collect VAT at the time' and now I am liable for the VAT. It's only a tiny amount (less than 3 dollars) but I'm wondering where I stand on the issue as it sounds to me like they messed up and are now trying to put the onus on the buyers.
No issue if I have to pay it but I feel like they are being a bit cheeky asking for it nearly 18 months later!
Hope I'm in the right place. Got an interesting email earlier. Over a year ago I paid for a software download from a US based developer. This morning I got an email through claiming that 'our system did not collect VAT at the time' and now I am liable for the VAT. It's only a tiny amount (less than 3 dollars) but I'm wondering where I stand on the issue as it sounds to me like they messed up and are now trying to put the onus on the buyers.
No issue if I have to pay it but I feel like they are being a bit cheeky asking for it nearly 18 months later!
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Why would a US company (presumably US based?) be collecting VAT which is a UK/EU tax?
(this is not sarcasm; I am genuinely puzzled)Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear0 -
Aha, yes it is. Perfect, thanks for the link p:money:0
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