# \#vat **URL:** https://community.shopify.com/tag/vat/3681.md [Latest](https://community.shopify.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.shopify.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.shopify.com/tags.md) --- ## [Unannounced Shopify Tax change (29 Sep 2026): UK VAT no longer charged on orders over £135 shipped from the EU](https://community.shopify.com/t/unannounced-shopify-tax-change-29-sep-2026-uk-vat-no-longer-charged-on-orders-over-135-shipped-from-the-eu/691864)
**Author:** [@Makeit](https://community.shopify.com/u/Makeit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/unannounced-shopify-tax-change-29-sep-2026-uk-vat-no-longer-charged-on-orders-over-135-shipped-from-the-eu/691864 "2026-10-15T02:28:14Z")
Anyone else? We’re a Swedish company, also UK VAT registered. We ship everything DDP from our one warehouse in Sweden, and we’re the importer of record. So we charge 20% UK VAT on every UK order. Simple enough. To make… --- ## [3 EUR duty and Shopify](https://community.shopify.com/t/3-eur-duty-and-shopify/607782)
**Author:** [@Rostislav](https://community.shopify.com/u/Rostislav)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/3-eur-duty-and-shopify/607782 "2026-10-23T14:52:26Z")
The new 3 EUR duty per item is being introduced by the EU. Share your thoughts and ideas about it --- ## [Dropshipping Österreich - Steuern/OSS](https://community.shopify.com/t/dropshipping-osterreich-steuern-oss/673227)
**Author:** [@sjanacek](https://community.shopify.com/u/sjanacek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/dropshipping-osterreich-steuern-oss/673227 "2026-10-11T02:04:08Z")
Hallo Liebe Community! Ich habe mir ein paar Beiträge angesehen, aber leider bin ich nicht daraus schlau geworden. Und zwar ich habe meine Firma (Kleinunternehmen) in Österreich und möchte in den DACH Raum verkaufen. E… --- ## [Urgent help needed: VAT for B2B dropshipping from China to EU (DDP model)](https://community.shopify.com/t/urgent-help-needed-vat-for-b2b-dropshipping-from-china-to-eu-ddp-model/661618)
**Author:** [@Haris251](https://community.shopify.com/u/Haris251)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/urgent-help-needed-vat-for-b2b-dropshipping-from-china-to-eu-ddp-model/661618 "2026-10-11T02:03:02Z")
Hi everyone, I need urgent help with VAT for my B2B dropshipping business. I’m based in Germany, sourcing products from a manufacturer in China, and shipping them DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) directly to my B2B customers a… --- ## [VAT reporting on sales where we take deposits and balances](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-reporting-on-sales-where-we-take-deposits-and-balances/586231)
**Author:** [@JasonIngamells](https://community.shopify.com/u/JasonIngamells)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-reporting-on-sales-where-we-take-deposits-and-balances/586231 "2026-09-23T22:40:51Z")
Hi- I am experiencing a problem and was helping someone could help point me in the right direct in regard to reporting on our VAT from shopify. We sell equipment and the VAT reports on this are straight forward. But we a… --- ## [Native VAT invoice number vs "Send invoice" order number. Confusing for B2B customers](https://community.shopify.com/t/native-vat-invoice-number-vs-send-invoice-order-number-confusing-for-b2b-customers/667567)
**Author:** [@TheTechAngel](https://community.shopify.com/u/TheTechAngel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/native-vat-invoice-number-vs-send-invoice-order-number-confusing-for-b2b-customers/667567 "2026-09-10T11:29:40Z")
I run a made to order B2B store and invoice customers on dispatch (they’re on payment terms, so they don’t pay at order time). I’ve hit a naming conflict that’s confusing customers, and I’d like to know the correct way t… --- ## [Proving export for zero rated VAT for UK HMRC](https://community.shopify.com/t/proving-export-for-zero-rated-vat-for-uk-hmrc/588595)
**Author:** [@Anchoright](https://community.shopify.com/u/Anchoright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/proving-export-for-zero-rated-vat-for-uk-hmrc/588595 "2026-09-08T18:08:00Z")
A question for online UK businesses exporting orders B2C ….when you send an order overseas what proof do you retain for HMRC to show the order has been exported and no VAT will be due? We ship using Royal Mail Internatio… --- ## [EU business tax exemption base on VAT validation (VIES)](https://community.shopify.com/t/eu-business-tax-exemption-base-on-vat-validation-vies/166489)
**Author:** [@forhaus](https://community.shopify.com/u/forhaus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/eu-business-tax-exemption-base-on-vat-validation-vies/166489 "2026-09-06T08:20:03Z")
Hi there, Anyone can tell me how can I run a store in EU with shopify if they don’t provide a tool at checkout to verify VAT id of a EU business and automatically apply tax exemption for that customer after VAT is valid… --- ## [How to Exclude VAT tax at Checkout After VAT Number Validation?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-exclude-vat-tax-at-checkout-after-vat-number-validation/581984)
**Author:** [@rafay-bsa](https://community.shopify.com/u/rafay-bsa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-exclude-vat-tax-at-checkout-after-vat-number-validation/581984 "2026-08-22T16:15:13Z")
Hello, I am currently using Shopify Plus and working on a store where I want to implement a feature that excludes VAT from the total checkout price when a customer provides a valid VAT number. The desired behavior is a… --- ## [Customize the shopify generated VAT invoice](https://community.shopify.com/t/customize-the-shopify-generated-vat-invoice/400341)
**Author:** [@naichtuohsle](https://community.shopify.com/u/naichtuohsle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/customize-the-shopify-generated-vat-invoice/400341 "2026-08-05T14:50:23Z")
Hi there, question about the invoices that Shopify generates when an order comes in. Is there a way of editing that invoice? I asked shopify support and they said there might be a workaround to get the changes in the inv… --- ## [Based in Spain print on demand products sold worldwide](https://community.shopify.com/t/based-in-spain-print-on-demand-products-sold-worldwide/659953)
**Author:** [@JMIdeas](https://community.shopify.com/u/JMIdeas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/based-in-spain-print-on-demand-products-sold-worldwide/659953 "2026-08-04T15:28:09Z")
I’m based on Spain and want to start my brand on print on demand to sell worldwide. How will taxes apply? Start a Business --- ## [Question about international taxes for print on demand sellers?](https://community.shopify.com/t/question-about-international-taxes-for-print-on-demand-sellers/288961)
**Author:** [@Zarga23](https://community.shopify.com/u/Zarga23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/question-about-international-taxes-for-print-on-demand-sellers/288961 "2026-08-03T21:43:08Z")
Hi there, I am a UK based print on demand seller, who sells custom t-shirts all over the world. I sell on Shopify and Etsy and have been charging most overseas customers, tax on each item, which both platforms work out f… --- ## [Enabling TAX/VAT number collection in checkout by adding extra field to billing address](https://community.shopify.com/t/enabling-tax-vat-number-collection-in-checkout-by-adding-extra-field-to-billing-address/123517)
**Author:** [@marianpopescu](https://community.shopify.com/u/marianpopescu)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/enabling-tax-vat-number-collection-in-checkout-by-adding-extra-field-to-billing-address/123517 "2026-07-02T12:32:17Z")
Hi, The problem: In the European Union, no matter the country, it is mandatory to issue VAT invoice if the customer is a “company”. VAT invoice means that you will have to collect and show the company name and VAT numbe… --- ## [Collective tax issues - UK VAT](https://community.shopify.com/t/collective-tax-issues-uk-vat/632063)
**Author:** [@ChartleyChucks](https://community.shopify.com/u/ChartleyChucks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/collective-tax-issues-uk-vat/632063 "2026-06-10T08:28:12Z")
May be I have this wrong, however when selling other business products B2B on shopify, both the supplier and the retailer if registered are paying VAT on the same total selling price of the sale. The collective credit,… --- ## [Frage zu Shopify Tax Overrides bei EU VAT](https://community.shopify.com/t/frage-zu-shopify-tax-overrides-bei-eu-vat/623131)
**Author:** [@joanne90](https://community.shopify.com/u/joanne90)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/frage-zu-shopify-tax-overrides-bei-eu-vat/623131 "2026-05-18T10:09:23Z")
Hi zusammen, ich habe eine Frage zu Shopify Tax, EU VAT und Tax Overrides. Ich sitze in Deutschland, bin umsatzsteuerpflichtig und für OSS registriert. Ich verkaufe an B2C-Kunden in der EU zwei verschiedene Produktarte… --- ## [Inquiry Regarding VAT Charges for EU and UK Customers](https://community.shopify.com/t/inquiry-regarding-vat-charges-for-eu-and-uk-customers/401630)
**Author:** [@fancypeople\_24](https://community.shopify.com/u/fancypeople_24)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/inquiry-regarding-vat-charges-for-eu-and-uk-customers/401630 "2026-05-09T15:13:03Z")
We are currently configuring our tax settings and need clarification regarding VAT charges for our customers in the UK and the EU. Specifically, we would like to know if it is possible to set up our Shopify store in a wa… --- ## [Taxation at a Variant Level](https://community.shopify.com/t/taxation-at-a-variant-level/390560)
**Author:** [@alexfwalker](https://community.shopify.com/u/alexfwalker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/taxation-at-a-variant-level/390560 "2026-05-05T16:01:34Z")
We sell books on our Shopify website. In some US states and some European countries, different product formats attract different rates of tax. For example, in the UK a printed (physical) book is zero rated, as are eBooks… --- ## [Net sales showing incorrectly in Shopify Analytics](https://community.shopify.com/t/net-sales-showing-incorrectly-in-shopify-analytics/247669)
**Author:** [@Sharokhr](https://community.shopify.com/u/Sharokhr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/net-sales-showing-incorrectly-in-shopify-analytics/247669 "2026-05-02T08:33:04Z")
Hi, I am trying to find net sales in shopify analytics but it seems to be showing incorrectly. Currently when I look at the ‘total sales breakdown’ (which I thought would show net sales), which subtracts returns and disc… --- ## [Shopify Plus not removing VAT from price for B2B customers with valid VAT numbers](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-plus-not-removing-vat-from-price-for-b2b-customers-with-valid-vat-numbers/576889)
**Author:** [@TimOrchard](https://community.shopify.com/u/TimOrchard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-plus-not-removing-vat-from-price-for-b2b-customers-with-valid-vat-numbers/576889 "2026-04-07T19:44:20Z")
On Shopify Plus, we’ve validated the VAT number up-front - it checks out - but the platform still won’t peel off the VAT that’s already in the goods price. So we’re not being double-charged, thank god, it’s just not remo… --- ## [Feature Request: Primary fulfillment registration for VAT cross border](https://community.shopify.com/t/feature-request-primary-fulfillment-registration-for-vat-cross-border/599690)
**Author:** [@zerocable](https://community.shopify.com/u/zerocable)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/feature-request-primary-fulfillment-registration-for-vat-cross-border/599690 "2026-03-27T19:58:37Z")
Scenario: Merchant has VAT registrations in both DE and CZ. Fulfillment location is DE. CZ B2B customer with valid CZ VAT ID should qualify for reverse charge (DE→CZ cross-border), but Shopify applies CZ local VAT inst… --- ## [Switzerland - VAT on Shopify payments transaction fee](https://community.shopify.com/t/switzerland-vat-on-shopify-payments-transaction-fee/590203)
**Author:** [@ArnaudB](https://community.shopify.com/u/ArnaudB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/switzerland-vat-on-shopify-payments-transaction-fee/590203 "2026-02-28T09:42:02Z")
Hi there, I’ve just noticed in my Shopify Payments payouts that Swiss VAT is being charged on the processing fees. Is this normal? Under Swiss VAT law, financial services, including payment processing, are usually VAT-… --- ## [Product bundle App where products have different tax rates?](https://community.shopify.com/t/product-bundle-app-where-products-have-different-tax-rates/98235)
**Author:** [@Fallen](https://community.shopify.com/u/Fallen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/product-bundle-app-where-products-have-different-tax-rates/98235 "2026-02-16T12:25:36Z")
Hi, I am looking for a product bundle App. I am not in it for the AOV or discounts but rather for inventory purposes which I believe most of the Apps can handle. However I also have some specific VAT requirements. I wi… --- ## [Different shipping tax on different products](https://community.shopify.com/t/different-shipping-tax-on-different-products/580653)
**Author:** [@Elkmarket](https://community.shopify.com/u/Elkmarket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/different-shipping-tax-on-different-products/580653 "2026-02-03T14:48:46Z")
Hello, I’m in Sweden and we have 25% VAT on most things, but 6% VAT on books. I sell both, and have resolved this issue by making a collection override, where the book category is set to collect 6% VAT instead of 25%. T… --- ## [Vat on postage charges - am I overthinking it?](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-on-postage-charges-am-i-overthinking-it/581931)
**Author:** [@From\_The\_Stork](https://community.shopify.com/u/From_The_Stork)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-on-postage-charges-am-i-overthinking-it/581931 "2026-01-18T07:53:17Z")
Hi guys, As I’m sat looking at my last vat return a thought struck me about how Shopify processes postage and I think I’m over complicating it, when we buy postage via Shopify it’s in $ and so is our bill from Shopify … --- ## [Can't get VAT right across multiple markets](https://community.shopify.com/t/cant-get-vat-right-across-multiple-markets/580421)
**Author:** [@Grain](https://community.shopify.com/u/Grain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/cant-get-vat-right-across-multiple-markets/580421 "2025-12-21T21:11:06Z")
I am selling primarily in the UK but branching out to EU and US, and have just registered for VAT. My problem is, I can’t configure my store to charge taxes the way I want. I sell items with 0, 5 and 20% VAT in the UK, … --- ## [Legal Requirement in Poland – Need VAT/NIP Field in Checkout](https://community.shopify.com/t/legal-requirement-in-poland-need-vat-nip-field-in-checkout/556266)
**Author:** [@BillyMiro](https://community.shopify.com/u/BillyMiro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/legal-requirement-in-poland-need-vat-nip-field-in-checkout/556266 "2025-12-19T09:37:05Z")
Hello, I operate a Shopify store registered in Poland and sell to both B2C and B2B customers. Under Polish tax law, when selling to businesses I am legally required to collect the buyer’s VAT ID (NIP) at the moment of … --- ## [How does adding VAT at checkout impact customer purchases in the EU?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-does-adding-vat-at-checkout-impact-customer-purchases-in-the-eu/251480)
**Author:** [@Matt2023](https://community.shopify.com/u/Matt2023)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-does-adding-vat-at-checkout-impact-customer-purchases-in-the-eu/251480 "2025-10-20T21:09:19Z")
Hi everyone, My business is VAT registered in the EU meaning I need to collect VAT from my EU-based customers. So far I have not set anything up for this and have just been calculating it myself, e.g. if I sell a produc… --- ## [VAT not calculated accordingly](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-not-calculated-accordingly/403745)
**Author:** [@sneldergruppen](https://community.shopify.com/u/sneldergruppen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/vat-not-calculated-accordingly/403745 "2025-10-20T20:42:06Z")
Hi, We are a Swedish business with 25% VAT. We mainly sell to businesses and our prices in Shopify are excluding VAT. Therefore the VAT should be added on top of the prices but Shopify doesn’t do this. Attached is a sc… --- ## [How can I apply VAT exemptions at checkout for medical supplies?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-can-i-apply-vat-exemptions-at-checkout-for-medical-supplies/149302)
**Author:** [@Tasha\_21](https://community.shopify.com/u/Tasha_21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-can-i-apply-vat-exemptions-at-checkout-for-medical-supplies/149302 "2025-10-20T10:50:40Z")
Hey There, I’m in the middle of helping a client move across to shopify. They are a medical supply company and therefore customers with medical VAT exemptions need to be able to checkout ex VAT - I have seen on another S… --- ## [Wrong tax rate calculation for proportional shipping tax in EU](https://community.shopify.com/t/wrong-tax-rate-calculation-for-proportional-shipping-tax-in-eu/393662)
**Author:** [@robin\_sch](https://community.shopify.com/u/robin_sch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/wrong-tax-rate-calculation-for-proportional-shipping-tax-in-eu/393662 "2025-09-23T16:32:25Z")
Hello, We have Shopify Tax enabled in a shop based in Germany, which includes the new proportional calculation of tax on shipping rates: Shopify Tax on Shipping. In Germany (as in other EU countries), we have two separ… [Next page](https://community.shopify.com/tag/vat/3681.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=vat)