VAT and your sale to MPB
VAT (Value Added Tax) is applied to most goods and services in the EU.
If you’re a VAT-registered business in the EU (excluding Germany) and you sell gear to MPB:
You don’t need to charge VAT on the sale.
MPB will account for VAT in Germany.
The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%.
This is treated as a zero-rated intra-community supply. You invoice MPB at 0%, and MPB is responsible for reporting and paying the VAT in Germany.
In tax terms, this is handled through the reverse charge mechanism in Germany.
How to calculate the VAT-exclusive price
Take your original quote (which includes VAT).
Divide the total by 1.19.
The result is the price MPB will pay.
Steps for selling to MPB as a VAT-registered business
1. Request a Quote
Start by submitting your gear for valuation at mpb.com.
You’ll receive a quote showing the gross value, which includes German VAT (19%).
Don’t confirm the quote until your VAT status has been updated. VAT can’t be amended after a quote is booked.
2. Tell Us You're VAT-Registered
Once your quote has been created, please contact us via chat or at contactmpb@mpb.com to inform us:
That you’re VAT-registered
Your full VAT number (we’ll validate this using the EU’s VIES system)
3. We Adjust your Quote
Once your VAT ID is added to your profile in our system:
Your quote will display item prices in net value
MPB will still pay you the net total, but you won't charge VAT
You won’t see VAT shown in our quote emails, but it will be reflected in the item breakdown within your MPB quote
4. Ship Your Gear to MPB
Once you've booked your quote and confirmed your VAT details we’ll provide you with a prepaid shipping label. You can choose between courier collection from your address or dropping off your gear at a designated parcel/post station, depending on your location
5. Submit a VAT-Compliant Invoice
After we’ve reviewed and accepted your gear, you’ll need to submit to contactmpb@mpb.com an invoice so we can process payment.
Your Invoice must include:
Required Fields | Notes |
TX Number | E.g. TX-EU-1234567 |
Delivery date | When the item arrived at MPB |
Invoice date | The date you are submitting the invoice |
Your name and address | Match your VAT registration |
Your VAT number | According to your VAT registration in your country |
Bank details | Include SWIFT/BIC for payment |
The selling items | Models and described conditions |
Rate of VAT | 0% |
Net price only | Do not include VAT |
Zero-Rated Intra-Community Supply Declaration | A statement that it is a tax free intra-community delivery |
MPB details | MPB GmbH, Bülowstraße 56/57, 4. Stock, 10783 Berlin, Germany, VAT ID: DE 335378882 |
6. Get Paid
Once we receive your correct invoice we’ll process payment for the net total via bank transfer.You’ll receive confirmation via email, and you can then declare the sale as a tax-free intra-community delivery, using the appropriate reporting procedure for your local EU VAT registration.
Need help? Just contact us here or via live chat before booking your quote.