What should the VAT % be on listings for a Sole Trader who is not VAT registed?

[Anonymous]

Hi, I can see that eBay require me to input a VAT % on all of my listings now going forward. I am a sole trader and I am Not VAT registered.

My revenue in the last 12 months is £50,000 when combined with my Amazon sales.

Do I need to enter 0% VAT on all of my listings?

Also is there a way to input this via my eBay account settings page as default?

Thanks in advance for any support you can offer me.

[john1297576]

You can't add VAT as you are not registered and make  a VAT return, so what would you do with the money collected.

If you are being forced to enter a VAT rate then it would have to be 0%, but I still don't think that is right as it implies that you are registered.

Sorry but I am as confused as you are, all the amendments to VAT etc. may be required to do with sales outside the UK, if you have any. I have just recently sold to France and ebay added on the VAT and collected it for the appropriate authority. The address in France incorporated VAT PAID and reference numbers which I assume identify ebay as the collector.

Have a read of this to see if it helps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/listings/default/vat-obligations-uk-eu?id=4650&st=12&pos=1&query=Your%20...

[Anonymous]

Hi John,

I thought the same so I have left this blank for now as I agree with what
you are saying.

I think entering 0% would imply that I am VAT registered and this item has
0% VAT on it, which would be wrong.

It is very confusing for the time being, I assume there will be more light
shed on this soon?

Thank you kindly for your reply!