EU Intra-Community VAT

Bargain Hardware is a trading name of 1st Technologies LTD, a VAT-registered company in the UK (VAT Reg. No. GB696289467). All sales to customers in the UK and EU countries will include 20% VAT as standard.

VAT-registered customers within the EU are exempt from paying UK VAT if they meet the following criteria:

• VAT registered within the EU (outside of the UK)
• Delivery address outside of the UK

How can I setup an EU VAT business account?

1. Select Account at the top of the page to create a new account.
2. In the 'Business Information' section, enter your valid EU VAT registration number.
3. Click 'Validate' and confirm that the green text appears, stating 'VAT ID VALID'.
4. If you do not see this message, double-check your VAT ID. You can also verify it using the VIES service.
5. Once the 'VAT ID VALID' message appears, complete your account creation and proceed with placing your order.

Can I change my VAT number after setting up my account?

Yes. Simply log in to your account, go to the 'Address Book' section, and select 'Change Billing Address'.

Ensure you enter the full VAT number, including the country code (which must match your billing address country). The new VAT number will be validated when you click 'Save Address'.

How is my VAT ID verified?

During the account setup process, your VAT number will be validated using the live EU VAT (VIES) database. Once your order is completed, our finance and support teams will manually verify all EU VAT transactions to ensure compliance.

At this stage, we may contact you for additional details to confirm that the VAT number provided is valid.

If I'm EU VAT registered but paid VAT at checkout, will you refund the VAT later?

No, we cannot refund VAT after your purchase has been shipped and invoiced. You must ensure your account is EU VAT enabled and VAT is not charged at checkout. Once invoiced, VAT must be reclaimed through your national tax authority, following EU Taxation and Customs Union guidelines.