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Who pays VAT on bringing in a flat pack log house by road from Poland?



I want to bring in the country for self build projects real log houses pre cut and ready to build. Is there Import duties taxes etc.

Regards
Ray

Poland is in the EU so there are no import duties.

VAT -Normally, If you buy goods from Poland and you are not registered for VAT, the Polish Company will charge you Polish VAT.

If you are VAT registered and are using the goods for business usage then the Polish company would zero rate the sale to you and you would have to account from UK VAT, but probably would be able to reclaim it back (under normal rules).

If you are not VAT registered.

The construction of qualifying new residential dwellings in the UK are zero rated. That means that a person constucting the building would be charged VAT on any materials purchased but most services would be zero rated (as well as any goods that are supplied along with the services).

However, as this is a flat pack house, there could be scope for getting it zero rated anyway. You would need to speak to Customs about this.

If you cannot get the purchase of the flat pack house zero rated, but the house is for you and not to sell on or for a business purpose, their maybe scope to claim back the VAT spent on any purchases through the DIY scheme.
I don't think there's VAT on houses. Don't know about import tax though.
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