VAT Collection and Billing for Squarespace Services
Here's a concise guide to VAT and Squarespace billing:
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a tax on goods and services for residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, and other specified countries. Rates vary between 7.7% and 27%, depending on your location. Here's what you need to know about VAT and Squarespace:
Basic VAT Information
- Squarespace prices don't include VAT
- You can review tax breakdown before checkout and on invoices
- VAT applies to all Squarespace services including websites, domains, and additional features
Mandatory VAT Collection Countries
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Switzerland
0% VAT Countries (for VAT-registered businesses)
- EU countries (except Ireland)
- Egypt
- Iceland
- Moldova
- Norway
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
Adding VAT Registration Information
- Open Payment Information panel
- Enter payment details and billing address
- Select qualifying country
- Check the VAT registration box
- Enter business name and VAT number
- Save changes
VAT Exemption Process
To request VAT exemption:
- Submit valid VAT registration or exemption documentation
- Include business name and VAT ID
- Ensure correct VAT ID format using official validation tools
- For EU businesses, use European Commission's validation tool
- For UK businesses, use Gov.uk validation tool
Special Cases
Irish Businesses:
- Must pay VAT regardless of registration status
- May reclaim VAT from local tax authorities
Swiss Organizations:
- Exemptions available for institutional beneficiaries
- Must provide official Swiss exemption certificate
- Documentation requires English translation
Managing Multiple Sites
- Apply VAT information individually to each site
- Update each subscription separately
- Keep documentation current
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