As a UK Sole Trader that is NOT VAT registered, do I have to charge VAT when selling abroad?

[RyanUK]

I am looking to sell products using Printiful using Shopify. I am a UK based Sole Trader.

I would like to sell to the following countries:

• UK
• USA
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Possibly rest of the world

The VAT/Tax situation is putting me starting this side project. If this business stays under the VAT threshold, and I sell in any of the countries listed above, will I need to charge them VAT?

I am assuming for the UK customers, I won't have to charge VAT as I am not VAT registered and under the threshold. 

I realise there are tax experts and this topic can get complicated. But I am hoping given there could be a simple answer. 

Thank you.

[Sufio]

Hey @RyanUK,

It's great that you are expanding your business! 

I'd love to share our Brexit Guide for Shopify merchants with you, I hope it will help to find answers to some questions.

If you have any questions regarding invoicing, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]

All the best,

Lenka from Sufio