# VAT

**URL:** https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/t/vat/225
**Category:** Frequently Asked Questions
**Created:** [August 15, 2008, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/t/vat/225 "2008-08-15T13:23:08Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author: ![fab](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@fab](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/u/fab)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2008, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/t/vat/225/1 "2008-08-15T13:23:08Z")

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I just tried to buy verbiage, but this would be the same for any other plug, I guess -

I am charged VAT (19%) by your shop provider. this should not happen when buying from Europe, there is no VAT when you buy a download license from the US. Any way to change this?

Thanks  
Fab

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### Author: ![scott](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/user_avatar/forums.stillwellaudio.com/scott/32/312_2.png) [@scott](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/u/scott)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/t/vat/225/2 "2008-08-15T14:15:14Z")

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SWREG is the actual seller of the product, and since they have offices in the UK they are therefore required to charge VAT. Also, Software via download is considered a service and doesn’t benefit from a low-value exemption on imported goods.

See [swreg.org/faq\_vat.htm](http://www.swreg.org/faq_vat.htm) for details.

If you are indeed exempt from VAT, you should be able to apply for refund from your local VAT authority.

Scott

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### Author: ![fab](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@fab](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/u/fab)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.stillwellaudio.com/t/vat/225/3 "2008-08-15T15:32:04Z")

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> [@scott](#):
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> SWREG is the actual seller of the product, and since they have offices in the UK they are therefore required to charge VAT. Also, Software via download is considered a service and doesn’t benefit from a low-value exemption on imported goods.

that is because SWREG is considered a UK company for tax purposes. services from the US are not subject to VAT.

“If you are indeed exempt from VAT, you should be able to apply for refund from your local VAT authority.”

_sigh_ no, i will not…guess i will buy it nevertheless. but thanks for helping out the TAXMAN, TAXMAN, TAXMAN… 😉