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Bikeridr · 03-31-2011, 07:18 AM

In Norway, there has to be paid VAT (25%) if the purchased goods costs more than NOK 200,- (US$ 35-ish).
In addition to the VAT you have to pay the postal fee of (minimum) NOK 183,- on top of the VAT.
So, buying a merchandise costing NOK 201,- and say NOK 75,- in freight, you'll get the pleasure of paying NOK 69,- in VAT (you'll pay VAT also for the freight) plus NOK 183,- Toalling your NOK 201,- goods to NOK 453,-

If it's an electronic download (mp3, ebook, software etc.) You have to pay VAT regardless. The "upside" though, you don't have to pay the postal fee.

Here in Latvia, if obtained outside EU, it's €150,- limit. Then 22% VAT and 0,- postal fee.
Goods from within EU, the VAT from the country of origin is paid and no VAT in Latvia.

03-31-2011, 07:18 AM	#224
Bikeridr Information Acquirer Posts: 436 Karma: 4265156 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Latvia, Rigas Rajons Device: Kindle 3 International, Pocketbook Color	In Norway, there has to be paid VAT (25%) if the purchased goods costs more than NOK 200,- (US$ 35-ish). In addition to the VAT you have to pay the postal fee of (minimum) NOK 183,- on top of the VAT. So, buying a merchandise costing NOK 201,- and say NOK 75,- in freight, you'll get the pleasure of paying NOK 69,- in VAT (you'll pay VAT also for the freight) plus NOK 183,- Toalling your NOK 201,- goods to NOK 453,- If it's an electronic download (mp3, ebook, software etc.) You have to pay VAT regardless. The "upside" though, you don't have to pay the postal fee. Here in Latvia, if obtained outside EU, it's €150,- limit. Then 22% VAT and 0,- postal fee. Goods from within EU, the VAT from the country of origin is paid and no VAT in Latvia.