# VAT for the EU and UK

UK law requires every company to charge VAT (value added tax) from their clients. Let's look at it in more detail.

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**Who is Charged VAT?**

— UK companies (B2B). 

— Individuals in the UK and the EU
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Customers from EU member states are charged the VAT rate of their respective country.

| A country      | Tax    |
| -------------- | ------ |
| Great Britain  | 20.00% |
| Austria        | 20.00% |
| Belgium        | 21.00% |
| Bulgaria       | 20.00% |
| Hungary        | 27.00% |
| Germany        | 16.00% |
| Greece         | 24.00% |
| Denmark        | 25.00% |
| Irish          | 23.00% |
| Spain          | 21.00% |
| Italy          | 22.00% |
| Cyprus         | 19.00% |
| Latvia         | 21.00% |
| Lithuania      | 21.00% |
| Luxembourg     | 16.00% |
| Malta          | 18.00% |
| Netherlands    | 21.00% |
| Poland         | 23.00% |
| Portugal       | 23.00% |
| Romania        | 19.00% |
| Slovakia       | 20.00% |
| Slovenia       | 22.00% |
| Finland        | 24.00% |
| France         | 20.00% |
| Croatia        | 25.00% |
| Czech Republic | 21.00% |
| Sweden         | 25.00% |
| Estonia        | 20.00% |

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Who is not taxed? 

— EU companies (**B2B**). 

— Individuals and companies outside the UK and the EU
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EU customers with a valid VAT ID are exempt under the «reverse taxation» system and must self-pay the tax.

## Additionally

For queries about VAT payments or exemptions, [contact support](https://wiki.spacecore.pro/v/en/customer-service/how-to-contact-support) via your personal account.


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