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Understanding VAT on The Oblist

Learn how Value Added Tax (VAT) is managed on The Oblist, including product pricing, shipping, and commission implications for sellers.

Written by The Oblist

As a seller on The Oblist, it's essential to understand how Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to your products, shipping costs, and our commission.



Product Pricing and VAT

  • Inclusive Pricing: All product prices listed on The Oblist must include VAT.

  • Example:

    • If your product is listed at €100 with a VAT rate of 20%:

      • Price Including VAT: €100

      • Price Excluding VAT: €83.33 (€100 / 1.20)

      • VAT Amount: €16.67



VAT on Shipping

  • Shipping Costs: VAT is included in the shipping price, regardless of whether you handle shipping or use our logistics services.



VAT on The Oblist's Commission

  • For French Companies: If your business is registered in France, The Oblist charges a 20% VAT on our commission.

  • For EU Companies: If your business is based in the European Union, we do not charge VAT on our commission, provided you supply a valid intra-Community VAT number.



Providing Your VAT Information

  • To ensure accurate VAT handling:

    • Log in to your seller dashboard.

    • Navigate to Settings > Edit Profile.

    • Enter your intra-Community VAT number in the designated field.

If you don’t provide any information into this section, our system will apply VAT automatically on all invoices edited by The Oblist.




Understanding these VAT procedures helps maintain compliance and ensures smooth transactions on The Oblist.

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