VAT

[fhcmk2]

Hi to anyone out there.

why are uk buyers now paying VAT on some pre owned goods from europe. surely VAT only comes into being on new goods!!

for pre owned the vat has already been paid. 

CONFUSED

[papso22 · Accepted solution]

You are paying import VAT, that is not the same as sales VAT.  Sales VAT is chargeable each time there is a sale by a VAT registered business.  This applies equally to new goods and second hand ones.

[fhcmk2 · Accepted solution]

Many thanks papso22. Now I get it.