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Originally Posted by Quexos
Although this would only work for downloaded stuff like e-books. But not when you buy physical stuff on Amazon since you must specify an address for delivery and VAT is added for the delivery address or so I assume.
Or is this increase in VAT for e-books only or for everything else, anyone knows?
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It only affects
downloads, which are currently charged at the
seller's VAT rate.
This change brings downloads into line with the sale of physical goods, for which the
buyer's VAT rate has always been charged.
Whether it's an increase or a decrease depends where the buyer and seller are located. For downloads from most other EU countries, people in the UK will actually benefit, given that the UK has a VAT rate which is at the lower end of the range.