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Export business

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Vikkib Brown
Posted Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:45:09 GMT by Vikkib Brown
We are thinking of starting an export business to Africa. We would collect parcels of personal belongings from UK based Africans who wish to send back to their families/ homes in Africa. We will load the sea freight container once collections are finished and ship. Container is supplied by a freight agency , rented off the shipping line. If we were to go over the VAT threshold is this classed as a zero rated business? Thanks
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HMRC Admin 20 Response
Posted Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:49:24 GMT by HMRC Admin 20 Response
Hi,
If you are providing a freight service for exporting goods from the UK to Africa please see the guidance below, specifically section 4.1
Freight transport and associated services (VAT Notice 744B) 4. VAT liability 4.1 Place of supply is the UK
Thank you.
 

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