UK VAT Scheme

Following recent official exchanges with the UK Tax authorities, and to ensure compliance with tax regulations in the UK, we would like to notify you that starting from March 11, 2024, Glopal assume the role of the "deemed supplier" for all B2C distance sales of goods with a value < £135 (~158€).

This designation is due to Glopal being considered an electronic interface facilitating the sale between you, the Merchant, and the end buyer located in the UK.

Here are the key changes taking effect from March 11, 2024:

• If you are using Glopal’s checkout:
  • Glopal will be responsible for declaring all B2C sales made to UK-based customers under the UK Online Marketplace scheme.
  • Glopal will collect UK VAT on transactions falling within the new obligation (i.e., all sales of goods with a value < £135).
  • Glopal will remit the collected VAT to the UK Tax authority under the UK VAT scheme.
  • Merchant will no longer be liable for VAT collection and remittance for sales of goods with a value < £135.
  • Merchants that are not using Glopal Parcel forwarding service will have to communicate to their carrier(s) Glopal’s UK VAT number: 459 6066 55

• If you are not using Glopal’s checkout:
  • Merchant may need to independently register with the UK VAT scheme to declare and remit VAT in the UK for sales of goods with a value < £135.

It's crucial to note that the £135 limit applies to the total consignment value imported, not the separate value of individual items within a consignment.

We understand that this legislative change may pose challenges, but unfortunately, due to applicable UK legislation, the implementation of this new obligation is unavoidable. Glopal will be liable to the UK Tax authority for all sales of goods with a value < £135.

For any questions or clarifications regarding this tax legislation change in the UK, please feel free to reach out to us via email at support@glopal.com