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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.

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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.
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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
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VAT on Shipping

  • Shipping Costs: VAT is included in the shipping price, regardless of whether you handle shipping or use our logistics services.
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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.
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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.
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If you don’t provide any information into this section, our system will apply VAT automatically on all invoices edited by The Oblist.


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

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