CLICKBANK UK & VAT tax

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Clickbank apply a Tax on every purchase from the UK. This used to be
17.5% which is now 15%.

I was told (don't know if it's true) that they haven't reduced the amount
as they still charge 17.5%. Also if they are collecting tax on behalf
of HMRC (Revenue & Customs) they don't appear to show a registration
VAT number on their invoice which is a legal requirement.

If this is the case, then they are in serious breach of UK laws.
I haven't bought anything through them lately, but if any UK warrior
has, could you please check the rate of VAT you were charged as from
Monday 1st Dec.


Thanks
#clickbank #tax #vat
  • Profile picture of the author joblythe
    They actually show the rate and VAT reg number on the Order Form as

    * Add 15.00% VAT on e-Services (EU826000301)


    I haven't purchased recently so can't confirm - but the above suggests that everything is in order. HMRC would have had a field day if not!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Brock
    I didn't buy anything but I checked out what you were saying and ClickBank have changed their VAT to 15% as they should have done.

    Their VAT Number is EU826000301

    It comes up once you select BRITAIN as Your Location;

    * Add 15.00% VAT on e-Services (EU826000301)

    Underneath the "Choose currency" selection.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Solomon
    So do I understand this correctly as saying that EU based cb vendors' products will have an added ~15% tax added during checkout? No such tax is added for US based vendors?

    Our team is partially based in the EU and partially in the US and while Eu would be an easier setup for us, US is an option and if it would keep the actual product cost 15% lower, and there are no other differences, it would certainly play a big role in our decision...

    Thank you so much in advance for any informed input on this!

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    • Profile picture of the author timpears
      Originally Posted by Michael Solomon View Post

      So do I understand this correctly as saying that EU based cb vendors' products will have an added ~15% tax added during checkout? No such tax is added for US based vendors?

      Our team is partially based in the EU and partially in the US and while Eu would be an easier setup for us, US is an option and if it would keep the actual product cost 15% lower, and there are no other differences, it would certainly play a big role in our decision...

      Thank you so much in advance for any informed input on this!

      Michael
      I don't think it matters where the vendor is located. It is based on the buyers location, I believe. I could be wrong though.
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    • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
      Michael,

      Originally Posted by Michael Solomon View Post

      Our team is partially based in the EU and partially in the US and while Eu would be an easier setup for us, US is an option and if it would keep the actual product cost 15% lower, and there are no other differences, it would certainly play a big role in our decision...
      VAT is payable by the purchaser, depending on their location.

      But I suggest you contact CB and your own tax accountant for the current position as it applies to your business. The details in this thread, which is from 2008, are now out of date.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Solomon
    I guess that would make more sense. Thank you. Can anyone confirm that with certainty? Will also search clickbanks help pages and report back...
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    Thank you Frank, I will do that.
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  • Profile picture of the author celente
    Originally Posted by papeter View Post

    Clickbank apply a Tax on every purchase from the UK. This used to be
    17.5% which is now 15%.

    I was told (don't know if it's true) that they haven't reduced the amount
    as they still charge 17.5%. Also if they are collecting tax on behalf
    of HMRC (Revenue & Customs) they don't appear to show a registration
    VAT number on their invoice which is a legal requirement.

    If this is the case, then they are in serious breach of UK laws.
    I haven't bought anything through them lately, but if any UK warrior
    has, could you please check the rate of VAT you were charged as from
    Monday 1st Dec.


    Thanks
    These creatons are changing the law here in oz soon too I think.

    There was a long post on this a while back, might help to use the search function in here.

    cheers
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