Dutch webshops selling goods from the Netherlands to British private individuals will become VAT taxable in the United Kingdom on certain shipments as of 1 January 2021.

In order to ensure that the packages are delivered, the webshop should have a UK VAT number and EORI number as of 1 January 2021. Please submit the request for a UK VAT number quickly, taking into account the number of requests already in progress.

There is no double taxation of VAT, such shipments are subject to the 0% rate for export in the Netherlands.