- From 1 April 2026, businesses outside the EU and Northern Ireland must use an intermediary to register for the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme.
- The VAT IOSS scheme simplifies VAT for low-value goods (consignment value of £135 or less) sold from outside the EU and Northern Ireland to consumers in the EU or Northern Ireland.
- The scheme excludes excise goods (e.g., alcohol, tobacco) and requires online marketplaces to handle VAT if they facilitate the sale.
- Registration is voluntary; businesses in Northern Ireland or Norway can register directly, while others must use an intermediary.
- Intermediaries must be UK VAT registered with a Northern Ireland address, are jointly liable for VAT debts, and can only have one registration at a time.
Source: icaew.com
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