Understanding VAT and VAT Exemption

All prices displayed on our product pages are exclusive of VAT.

  • Customers located inside of the European Union will have VAT applied to their order at checkout.
  • Customers located in the United Kingdom will have VAT applied to their order at checkout.
  • Customers located outside of both the European Union and the United Kingdom will be responsible for paying import charges (such as VAT, customs duties, brokerage fees, and other local charges) before delivery of their order, and will not have VAT applied at checkout.
    • Import charges (such as VAT, customs duties, brokerage fees, and other local charges) will be paid to the customs broker at the time of importation.
    • Typically, the carrier (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc) will act as the customs broker unless another broker is specified by the customer prior to shipment.
    • Determining the exact amount of import charges is the responsibility of both the government agency charging the taxes and the customs broker who is importing the items. If you wish to receive a full estimate of import charges, we would suggest contracting with a local customs broker for the most accurate estimates.

VAT exemption for VAT-Registered Businesses 

If you are a business with a valid VAT registration number which is located within the European Union or United Kingdom and would like to pay import VAT under your business registration rather than VAT being charged at checkout, please follow these directions: 

    1. When creating a new customer account, select ‘Yes’ on the question titled "VAT Exempt"
    2. Email your VAT number and EU Member State to sales@revrobotics.eu BEFORE placing your order*
    3. A member of our sales & support team will verify that your VAT registration is valid through the VIES VAT Number Validation website, and confirm your exemption status via email
    4. Once you receive confirmation via email, you may place orders on the REV Robotics Europe website as VAT exempt.

VAT Exemption for Individuals or Private Consumers

VAT exemption generally does not apply for individuals or private consumers.*

Within the European Union: private consumers usually pay VAT at the applicable rate in the country of the buyer.

Within the United Kingdom: Guidance can be found here for customers located in the United Kingdom regarding paying VAT on imports into the United Kingdom. HMRC also provides guidance regarding reclaiming VAT on goods and services related to private school fees, and how to claim a VAT refund as an organisation not registered for VAT 

VAT Exemption for Other Reasons

If you believe your purchase should be VAT exempt for a reason other than those listed above, please contact us at sales@revrobotics.eu with information regarding the exemption you believe you are eligible for.*

*Orders placed before exemption status is confirmed will automatically have VAT applied. VAT will not be refunded if an order is placed prior to confirming exemption status. Any additional taxes, fees, duties, customs import fees, etc. are the responsibility of the purchaser. Please note that the final price at checkout may vary based on your location and any exemptions or adjustments that may apply.