Buying machinery from Germany

[Tilio-acerion]

Not sure where to post this query, but thought here..

 

I'm looking to buy a piece of firewood processing machinery from Germany (for personal use not business) and trying to work out whether I'll need to pay any vat or import tax etc? I'm basing this query on the fact we are still in the EU as appreciate will differ if we are not.

[Big J]

You will need to pay VAT on it unless you are VAT registered here. You simply supply your VAT number at the point of purchase and they will not charge you VAT at the point of sale. 

 

If Brexit happens, god only knows. You'll probably need to trade your first born and a night with your wife.

[Tilio-acerion]

4 minutes ago, Big J said:

You will need to pay VAT on it unless you are VAT registered here. You simply supply your VAT number at the point of purchase and they will not charge you VAT at the point of sale. 

 

If Brexit happens, god only knows. You'll probably need to trade your first born and a night with your wife.

Thanks for the reply. So to clarify if I pay VAT it will be to the German company and then won't have anything further to pay once it hits the UK?

[Big J]

1 minute ago, Tilio-acerion said:

Thanks for the reply. So to clarify if I pay VAT it will be to the German company and then won't have anything further to pay once it hits the UK?

That should be correct, though I cannot be certain as I've only made large purchases in the EU as a VAT registered business.

[josharb87]

Agree with above, and a 10 second google search 

 

[Steve Bullman]

15 minutes ago, Big J said:

 

 

If Brexit happens, god only knows. You'll probably need to trade your first born and a night with your wife.

Instead of paying vat? Doesn’t sound the worst deal in the world depending on the vat amount 

[Tilio-acerion]

Thanks for the replies - it's as I thought ?

[s o c]

Better get it quick!!  ?