VAT & tax
Reneweu sells to consumers and businesses across the European Union. Prices are quoted in euro and always include VAT, and we file that VAT for you — here is exactly how it works.
What the price includes
VAT at your country's rate
Every price shown on Reneweu is the final price a consumer pays. VAT is already included and never added at checkout.
12-month minimum warranty
The legal EU conformity guarantee and our commercial warranty are priced in — no paid extension required.
Quality inspection & data wipe
Full functional testing, battery check and certified data erasure before dispatch.
Delivery within the EU
Shipping is shown separately at checkout and is also VAT-inclusive where charged.
How we file VAT
1. Destination-country VAT
Under the EU distance-selling rules, VAT is due in the country where your device is delivered. Our checkout applies your country's rate automatically once you pick a delivery address.
2. One-Stop Shop (OSS)
Instead of registering in 27 countries, we declare cross-border consumer sales through the EU One-Stop Shop in our country of establishment (Belgium). We file a single quarterly OSS return and the tax authority forwards each country's share.
3. Domestic returns
Sales delivered inside Belgium are reported on our ordinary Belgian periodic VAT return under VAT number BE 0791.442.118.
4. Margin scheme on refurbished goods
Most refurbished devices are bought from private individuals or trade-in customers, so they are resold under the second-hand margin scheme (Articles 311–325 of the VAT Directive). VAT is paid on our margin, not the full sale price, which is why the invoice shows a VAT-inclusive total without a separately deductible VAT line.
5. Marketplace listings
When a third-party seller ships the device, they remain the seller of record. Professional sellers invoice with their own VAT number; private sellers sell VAT-free. The listing page always states which applies before you buy.
Standard VAT rates we apply
Rates are set by each member state and can change. The rate used for your order is the one in force on the day of purchase and is printed on your invoice.
| Delivery country | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19% |
| France | 20% |
| Netherlands | 21% |
| Belgium | 21% |
| Spain | 21% |
| Italy | 22% |
| Poland | 23% |
| Ireland | 23% |
| Sweden | 25% |
| Denmark | 25% |
| Portugal | 23% |
| Austria | 20% |
Buying as a business
Add your VAT number
Enter a valid EU VAT number at checkout or in your business account. We validate it against VIES in real time.
Reverse charge
For VAT-registered buyers in another member state, standard-rated goods are invoiced at 0% with the reverse charge mention — you account for VAT locally.
Margin-scheme limits
Devices sold under the margin scheme cannot be invoiced with deductible VAT or reverse charge. Filter for VAT-deductible stock if you need input VAT.
Invoices
A compliant PDF invoice is issued for every order and stays available in your account.
Trade-in payouts and tax
Selling your own used device as a private individual is normally outside the scope of VAT and, in most EU countries, not taxable income. We pay the agreed amount by SEPA transfer in full, with no deduction. If you trade in as a business, issue us an invoice with your VAT treatment and we will settle it accordingly.
Refunds, returns and imports
- Refunds are issued at the same VAT-inclusive amount you paid, to your original payment method.
- Deliveries within the EU customs union never attract import duty or handling fees.
- Orders shipped outside the EU are invoiced without EU VAT; local import VAT and duty are payable on arrival.
Need an invoice or a tax question answered?
Email info@reneweu.com or call +31 85 107 1458 (Mon–Sun, 08:00–20:00 CET). Please include your order reference.
This page is general information, not tax advice. Rates and rules can change; your invoice is the binding document.