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Am I right in thinking that the Envato businesses have a very different model vs most of the stock photo sites ? i.e. that they effectively connect sellers (authors) and buyers and then add a fee ?
Hi guys, some broad answers to a few of the comments:I think the main point here is that authors wont receive or have responsibility over the VAT paid. In the transaction chain, for VAT purposes, Envato will step in as the supplier and manage the compliance.If youre concerned about a specific situation, please dont hesitate to email [email protected]. Ive been on the phone with ThemePunch (wish we were talking for a more fun reason, but really cool to speak to them!). We are committed to our community and work with authors on specific situations.
Guys, for everyone who doesnt understand what the VAT changes are, here is a link to the upcoming VAT changes in January 2015 in the EU (UK government): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-supplying-digital-services-and-the-vat-mini-one-stop-shop/vat-supplying-digital-services-and-the-vat-mini-one-stop-shopWhich had a very interesting paragraph:Supplies via internet portals, gateways or marketplaces:If you supply digital services to consumers through an online portal, gateway or marketplace then its important to determine whether youre making the supply to the customer or to the platform operator. Where the platform operator sets the general terms and conditions, authorises payment or delivery, or doesnt clearly state the name of the supplier on the receipt or invoice issued to the consumer, then theyll be seen as making the B2C supply even if theyre contractually only an agent.
I really know nothing about the details of EU tax laws, let alone how they apply to a US seller.