Hi Ferg
Yes.This point is confusing me at the moment. They want me to pay Czech tax
(19%). I would normally expect to pay UK VAT (17.5%) on the import. Viz
through the shipping co.
I will advise when it is all clear, but I shall certainly not pay both
taxes.
Cheers Bryan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Woodcomp/Kremen propellers
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "bryan allsop" <info@blackballclub.fsnet.co.uk>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Woodcomp/Kremen propellers
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> <info@blackballclub.fsnet.co.uk>
> |
> | Hi David, and those interested in the Kremen props,
> | The price paid was 2660 Euros, plus VAT., which they asking for at 19%
at
> | the moment.
> | They accepted 266 E's with order, balance to be paid before delivery.
That
> | was before the prior payment of VAT question came up.
> | I ordered it a month ago, and it is now ready for despatch.
> | It looks good, and because of the interest I will advise how things go
> from
> | here. I will need to find room for another 2.5 inch diameter site on my
> | panel in a handy finger position though.
> | Naturally Francis D is requiring an installation inspection, together
with
> a
> | new weight and balance check and a flight test. He has advised me that
he
> | wont be available untill late Sept so it will not be flying till then
> | Best regards. Bryan Allsop
>
> Bryan,
> Am also interested in the Kremen (WoodComp) design, after
David
> Joyce's description. However, In spite of having paid it in Uk before, I
am
> curious about your comments regarding VAT. I understood it to mean
> Value-Added Tax, the tax on the value added by the previous
> builder/provider.
> Is this a tax upon your propeller by UK authorities or Czech?
If
> the latter why are you paying Cz VAT if taking same from the country. If
UK
> VAT, why is it so high - just because they can? I thought UK VAT was 17%
> highest, but could be wrong (happened before - once). I spose you are
adding
> value to your personal holdings is the excuse. Here they just take it
> because everybody else does.
> Cheers, Ferg
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