VAT UK

[John9321]

Hi everyone 👋🏻

we are vat registered in the uk and are wondering how everyone else pays their vat.

is vat calculated on the total stay amount with airbnb fees included? 

for example 

nightly fee guests pay £253

what we are actually payed after fees £203

bit confused with it all 🙈

thanks John 

[Emiel1]

@John9321 

I can only tell how it is done in my country (NL). VAT is called "BTW":

Each business must have a VAT registration number (obligation)

Must be provided to Airbnb and will be verified by them.

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- VAT is charged by Airbnb on the rent if VAT (+ percentage) is set in the tax section of the listing.

- VAT is always charged (included) on Airbnb Service fees

Airbnb provides VAT invoices.

In my country is an exception for "small business" (like me):

Not obligation to deal with VAT administration anyway (no VAT charge or refund)

[Paula]

Hello @John9321, thank you for bringing this topic to our community.

I’m tagging @John2406, who is hosting in Swansea, United Kingdom, to see if he would like to share his experience.

In the meantime, it may be helpful to connect with your Local Host Club, where hosts can offer more specific suggestions.

Regards,