Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency and is not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union. Shipments to Guernsey are non-EU exports and are not subject to VAT. All consignments require a commercial invoice.
Do you charge VAT when selling to Guernsey?
Yes they do have to pay VAT. Sells in Guernsey may be zero rated but they are buying from you, and you are based in the U.K. Any company selling in the |U.K has to charge VAT no matter where the item is going.
Do I need a customs label for Guernsey?
Yes, any goods or gifts, with the exception of personal correspondence need a fully completed and signed customs declaration form. This includes Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark.
Do I need to sell with VAT?
You must register for VAT in the UK if you’re: a UK seller selling goods as a business activity in the UK, and your business’s VAT taxable turnover is more than £85,000 a year. an overseas seller with goods stored in the EU and your total sales to customers in Northern Ireland are more than £70,000 a year.
Do I need to sign the commercial invoice?
The invoice must be signed and dated. Please note that 4 copies of the Commercial Invoice should be printed, completed, signed and dated prior to our driver picking up the parcel.
Is Guernsey part of the UK?
Guernsey is a British crown dependency and island, the second largest of the Channel Islands. It is located 30 miles (48 km) west of Normandy, France, in the English Channel.
Is Guernsey classed as UK?
How long does post take from UK to Guernsey?
Delivery Expectations
| Service | Delivery Expectations |
|---|---|
| UK, Jersey & Isle of Man Letters, Large Letters & Parcels | 80% will arrive next day |
| UK, Jersey & Isle of Man Large Parcels | 3-5 days |
| International Standard Letters, Large Letters & Parcels | 4-6 days |
| International Standard Letters, Large Letters & Parcels to Rest of World | 6-8 days |
Can You claim VAT on goods delivered from the UK to Guernsey?
The Guernsey Border Agency cannot refund VAT or process VAT reclaim forms. Reclaiming VAT on goods delivered from the UK VAT can be refunded or zero rated on goods that are being exported from the UK to a place outside the fiscal territory of the European Community.
Are there import controls on goods from Guernsey?
The lists of goods controlled are subject to change and further information is available from the Guernsey Border Agency. You are advised that further import controls may exist under the provisions of separate legislation made by other States Departments. These Laws can be viewed on the Guernsey Legal Resources website.
Do you have to declare cash in Guernsey?
Cash on the person over the equivalent of £10,000 must be declared on the prescribed form before travel or on importation.
How are goods sold outside the UK subject to VAT?
The starting point for determining whether a sale of goods located outside of the UK, made to a UK consumer, is subject to UK supply VAT under this measure is to consider whether the selling price of the goods exceeds £135, exclusive of VAT.
