Hello ebay community, I bought from a business via their "uk" outlet - they're based in China. Checking their VAT number it appears they are registered to the local HMRC office. Is there any legitimate reason this would be the case? I've checked other VAT numbers and they have a registered office at their business address. Ultimately, I'm in need of their legal business presence in the UK as I need to get in touch with them via registered post.I've search online for answers and couldn't cle...

Overseas sellers can register for VAT at the HMRC NETPU, which stands for non established taxable persons unit. They won't have a UK place of business to write to.

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