Exports and VAT

If you are intending purchasing items for export outside the United Kingdom YOU MUST satisfy
all of the following criteria in order for a VAT refund to be considered.

IMPORTANT: Non UK Residents only.
Only buyers who are not residents of the UK are eligable for VAT refunds/zero rating. Buyers must register with i-bidder.com or bidspotter.co.uk using a non UK name and address.

VAT DEPOSIT:
A deposit equal to the amount of VAT due will be taken & held by Husseys until satisfactory
proof of export is received (NO EXCEPTIONS):
TIME LIMIT:
GOODS MUST BE EXPORTED & DOCUMENTARY PROOF PROVIDED WITHIN THREE MONTHS
FROM THE TIME OF SUPPLY!! (Invoice/Sale Date) No refunds given after this period.
BUYER REGISTRATION FORMS:
VAT refunds will only be considered if the Purchaser declares their intention to export
goods and to request a VAT deposit refund at the time of registration and before bidding
on any items. Only VAT on Hammer Prices will be refunded. VAT on Buyers Premium or
other charges WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
The registered purchaser must complete the appropriate form showing the export
destination & address. If a UK address is supplied this must be a correspondence address
only, and not a business address.
The registered buyer must be the party who is to receive the goods overseas NOT their
agent. Buyers who are UK residents are not eligable for VAT refunds.
For EU a valid VAT number must be provided to qualify
PROOF OF EXPORT:
EXPORT TO NON EU COUNTRY:
Bills Of Lading must be forwarded to Husseys within three months of the date of purchase.
Bills Of Lading must specify the goods with reference to lot numbers and description,
and/or the purchase invoice reference number.
Any export paperwork must be original: photocopies or faxes are not acceptable.
Consignee details on the Bill Of Lading must match those of the registered buyer on our
registration form.
EXPORT TO EU COUNTRY:
For EU: proof of transit from UK and receipt at destination address required.
Shipping/customs paperwork may also be required. All VAT numbers checked/validated
with HM Customs & Excise.
RESTRICTIONS:
No individual lots of (hammer) value £ 100.00 or under will be zero rated for VAT therefore
no VAT deposit money will be refunded in relation to these goods.
ADMINISTRATION CHARGE:
There will be a charge of £48.00 (inc vat) per customer per auction to cover additional
administration relating to the VAT refund/deposit system. An invoice will be raised for this
amount once satisfactory proof of export has been received and this cost will be deducted
from any VAT deposit money that will be returned.

Please complete and return this form:

VAT_Refund_Form.pdf (husseys.co.uk)