- The Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) is a simplified VAT accounting scheme for Northern Ireland businesses
- It allows businesses to report and pay VAT on goods valued at £135 or less that are imported into the EU or Northern Ireland
- Northern Irish businesses can now register for the IOSS with HMRC starting from 1 March 2024
- HMRC has published guidance on registration, returns, and payment for the IOSS
- Businesses can only register for one IOSS scheme and must cancel any existing registration in an EU member state
- VAT on sales of low value goods in Great Britain must be accounted for on the normal UK VAT return
- VAT on goods sold by an online marketplace will be accounted for by the marketplace
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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