G Goggin Registered User Messages 74 6 Sep 2006 #1 Hi - I'm looking at importing a bike from the UK at a cost of GBP£649. Does anybody know what way I stand in terms of paying VAT etc? Thanks
Hi - I'm looking at importing a bike from the UK at a cost of GBP£649. Does anybody know what way I stand in terms of paying VAT etc? Thanks
B bazermc Registered User Messages 788 6 Sep 2006 #2 Is it a motorbike or a push bike.? A motorbike would attract VAT & VRT, whereas a push bike would not attract any taxes
Is it a motorbike or a push bike.? A motorbike would attract VAT & VRT, whereas a push bike would not attract any taxes
H hjrdee Registered User Messages 160 6 Sep 2006 #3 bazermc said: Is it a motorbike or a push bike.? A motorbike would attract VAT & VRT, whereas a push bike would not attract any taxes Click to expand... Why would a "push bike" not attract VAT? Presumably when the bicycle is bought in England Vat is charged on it.
bazermc said: Is it a motorbike or a push bike.? A motorbike would attract VAT & VRT, whereas a push bike would not attract any taxes Click to expand... Why would a "push bike" not attract VAT? Presumably when the bicycle is bought in England Vat is charged on it.
G Goggin Registered User Messages 74 6 Sep 2006 #4 Its a push bike. I was told that I may have to pay the duty by somebody and that eliminates any savings made by purchasing in the UK.
Its a push bike. I was told that I may have to pay the duty by somebody and that eliminates any savings made by purchasing in the UK.