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Selling on Amazon FBA in the UK can be highly profitable, but VAT compliance is one area many sellers find confusing and time-consuming.

Whether you're a UK-based Amazon seller or an international business selling through Amazon UK, understanding your VAT obligations is essential. Incorrect VAT registration, late filings, or compliance errors can lead to penalties and even affect your Amazon selling account.

That's where Shivra Ecom can help.

As an e-commerce-focused service provider, Shivra Ecom supports Amazon sellers with VAT compliance, registration guidance, filing assistance, and ongoing support to help businesses operate confidently in the UK marketplace.

Why VAT Matters for Amazon FBA Sellers

Amazon sellers often face challenges such as:

✔ VAT registration requirements

✔ VAT return submissions

✔ Cross-border VAT obligations

✔ HMRC compliance

✔ Record keeping and reporting

✔ UK and EU marketplace expansion

Managing these responsibilities while growing an Amazon business can quickly become overwhelming.

How Shivra Ecom Supports Amazon Sellers

At Shivra Ecom, we help Amazon businesses:

• Understand VAT requirements

• Stay compliant with UK regulations

• Reduce the risk of penalties

• Manage VAT processes efficiently

• Prepare for long-term ecommerce growth

Our ecommerce-focused approach means we understand the challenges Amazon sellers face every day.

Benefits of Working with a UK VAT Consultant

A professional VAT consultant can help you:

✓ Save valuable time

✓ Improve compliance accuracy

✓ Avoid costly mistakes

✓ Focus on business growth

✓ Expand into new marketplaces with confidence

Instead of worrying about VAT paperwork and regulations, you can focus on sourcing products, increasing sales, and building your brand.

Final Thoughts

VAT compliance doesn't have to be complicated.

With the right support, Amazon FBA sellers can stay compliant, reduce risk, and create a strong foundation for growth.

At Shivra Ecom, we're committed to helping Amazon sellers navigate VAT requirements while scaling their businesses across the UK and beyond.

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Whether you need to charge UK VAT from your Dubai-based SaaS company depends on who you’re selling to and the type of service you provide, because UK VAT rules follow the “place of supply” principle.

If You’re Selling B2B (Business-to-Business)

If your UK client is VAT-registered, you do not charge UK VAT. Instead, the reverse charge mechanism applies — the UK business customer accounts for the VAT themselves. Your invoice should clearly state: “Reverse charge applies under UK VAT Act 1994, Section 8.”

If You’re Selling B2C (Business-to-Consumer)

If you sell digital or electronic services (like SaaS, apps, or subscriptions) directly to UK individual consumers, you must register for UK VAT, even though you’re based abroad. You are legally required to charge 20% UK VAT on these sales. This is because for B2C digital services, the place of supply is the UK, not the UAE.

Practical Scenarios

SaaS Founder: Selling to UK consumers? Yes, you must charge UK VAT and register with HMRC. Selling to UK businesses? No UK VAT is charged. Use the reverse charge.

Remote Consultant (Non-digital services): Selling B2B? No UK VAT — reverse charge applies. Selling B2C? Taxed where you (the supplier) are based — so UAE VAT rules apply instead — unless the service is digital, in which case it is taxed in the consumer’s country (UK).

Additional VAT Points to Remember

There is no minimum UK VAT threshold for non-UK sellers of B2C digital services — you must register from your first £1 of UK sales. The UAE’s 5% VAT generally does not apply to services exported outside the GCC. The UK no longer participates in the EU VAT MOSS scheme, so you must register directly with HMRC if required.

Bottom Line

B2B SaaS to UK businesses: No UK VAT. Reverse charge applies. B2C SaaS to UK consumers: Yes — register, charge, and remit UK VAT.

Always check with a qualified tax advisor to ensure you remain fully compliant with UK and UAE VAT rules.

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