VAT & Taxes Information
Why prices on Dental Rotors are shown excluding VAT and how taxes are applied at checkout.
At a glance
- All prices on site are shown without VAT.
- EU deliveries: VAT of the destination country is applied at checkout (OSS rules).
- EU businesses with a valid VIES VAT number: VAT is not charged (intra-EU supply, reverse charge).
- Non-EU deliveries: No VAT charged by us. Your country may apply customs duties, import VAT and local taxes on arrival.
1) Why we display prices excluding VAT
VAT rates differ from country to country. Showing prices without VAT lets us apply the correct tax only at checkout, based on your delivery address and buyer status (private or business).
2) When VAT is applied at checkout (EU)
- Private customers in the EU: VAT is charged at the rate of the EU country where the order is delivered.
- EU business customers without a valid VAT number: VAT is charged at the destination country’s rate.
3) When VAT can be excluded
- EU business customers with a valid VAT number: Enter your VAT number at checkout. If validated via VIES, VAT will be excluded (reverse charge).
- Deliveries outside the EU: We do not charge VAT. However, your shipment may be subject to customs duties, import VAT and local taxes in your country. These are paid by the recipient.
Summary table
| Customer Type | Delivery Location | VAT at Checkout? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private customer | Inside EU | Yes (rate of destination country) | Applied automatically based on delivery address |
| Business (no VAT number) | Inside EU | Yes (rate of destination country) | Same as private customers |
| Business (valid VAT number) | Inside EU | No | VIES validation required at checkout (reverse charge) |
| Any customer | Outside EU | No | Local customs duties, import VAT and taxes may apply on arrival |
Note: If VIES validation fails or details are incorrect, VAT will be charged.
Non-EU deliveries (important)
- Every country has its own customs clearance rules, free-import limits and tax rates.
- Any charges due on import (duties, import VAT, brokerage fees) are the buyer’s responsibility.
- Customs inspections may cause delays beyond our control.
EU VAT number (VIES) tips
- Enter your VAT number exactly as registered (including country prefix), e.g. IT12345678901.
- The system checks validity via VIES in real time; if valid, VAT is removed before payment.
- Billing and delivery country must match the VAT registration for reverse charge to apply.
FAQ: Why do product pages show prices without VAT?
Because VAT depends on the delivery country and buyer type, showing VAT-excluded prices avoids confusion and ensures the correct rate is calculated at checkout.
FAQ: I’m outside the EU—will I pay anything on delivery?
You won’t be charged VAT by Dental Rotors. Your local customs may charge duties, import VAT and handling fees based on your country’s laws and the value of the goods.
FAQ: My EU VAT number is valid but VAT still appears—why?
Common reasons include VIES downtime, formatting errors, mismatched billing/delivery country, or company details not matching the VAT registry. Correct these and try again; otherwise VAT must be charged.
Legal note: The information above is general guidance and may change if tax laws are updated. For specific tax advice, please consult your accountant or local tax authority.