Understanding VAT in International Trade

Host: East Midlands Chamber

Cost: Free

Dates:

Understanding VAT in International Trade

Monday, 8th June 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Online
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An overview of VAT for international traders. For businesses who provide goods or services to overseas customers or receive goods or services from overseas suppliers.

This awareness will provide you with a basic overview of what needs to be considered from a VAT perspective.

The legal framework for VAT in international trade. Including IOR/EOR, contract, incoterms and proof of export.

Overview on VAT for Exports:

  • Sale of goods B2B and B2C outside the UK
  • Sale of services B2B and B2C outside the UK
  • Sales via online marketplaces (OMPs)
  • Indirect export sales
  • Proof of Export

Overview of VAT and Imports:

  • Customs valuations and VAT vs duty calculations
  • Importing goods into the UK
  • Importing services into the UK
  • Upcoming changes - Low value imports into the UK
  • Reclaiming VAT C79/PVA/alternative evidence)
  • Getting it wrong

Eligibility:

This webinar is open to established enterprises located in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. 

Receipt of this support is subject to the Subsidy Control Act (2022). To qualify an enterprise cannot have received more than £315,000 Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) and or De Minimis within any three-year period.

 

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.





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