VAT Invoice Example for E-commerce
Getting VAT right on your invoices keeps HMRC happy and your clients able to reclaim. Online sellers charge VAT based on where goods are shipped, with distinct rules for UK, EU and marketplace sales. This e-commerce VAT invoice example shows the fields you need and how the numbers work, then lets you create a compliant invoice in seconds. Standard rate 20 percent on most UK sales. Overseas and marketplace sales follow separate VAT rules post-Brexit.
Create Your Invoice NowWhat to Include on a E-commerce VAT Invoice
- Your business name, address and VAT number
- Customer name and delivery address
- Description, quantity and price of each product
- VAT rate per line and total VAT
- Net, VAT and gross totals
- A note on the marketplace or export scheme where relevant
Sample E-commerce VAT Invoice
Standard rate 20 percent on most UK sales. Overseas and marketplace sales follow separate VAT rules post-Brexit.
Invoicing Tips
- 1Apply VAT by the customer's delivery country, not your location.
- 2Keep marketplace-facilitated sales separate from direct sales.
- 3Zero-rate genuine exports with proof of dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does VAT work for e-commerce invoices?
For UK deliveries, charge 20 percent standard VAT on most goods. VAT depends on where goods are shipped, so exports and EU sales follow separate rules, and marketplaces may account for VAT on your behalf.
Do I charge VAT on international online orders?
Genuine exports outside the UK can be zero-rated with proof of dispatch. Sales into the EU may require Import One Stop Shop registration, so keep those lines clearly separated on your invoices.
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