Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax assessed on the supply of goods and services. In certain countries, such tax may be referred to as Goods and Services Tax (GST), service tax, or consumption tax (collectively referred to as “VAT” in this article).
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This section will explain the revenue calculation process for VAT-registered and non-VAT registered Storage Service Providers.
This article only concerns storage location in the EU.
VAT-Registered Storage Service Provider:
Local VAT refers to the value-added tax charged by the Storage Service Provider's jurisdiction. The specific VAT rate can vary.
Danish VAT: In the case of a VAT-registered Storage Service Provider, Danish VAT does not apply due to the reverse charge mechanism.
Revenue Calculation:
The Storage Service Provider charges a total Booking Fee, which includes the applicable local VAT.
LuggageHero deducts the Commission and Service Fee from the total Booking Fee.
LuggageHero forwards the remaining amount (after deduction) to the Storage Service Provider.
The Storage Service Provider pays the local VAT to the respective tax authorities.
The net revenue for the Storage Service Provider is the remaining amount after all deductions.
Non-VAT Registered Storage Service Provider:
Local VAT: Similar to VAT-registered providers, non-VAT-registered providers may also have a local VAT rate.
Danish VAT: In the case of non-VAT registered providers, Danish VAT is applicable as the reverse charge mechanism does not apply.
Revenue Calculation:
The Storage Service Provider charges a total Booking Fee, including the applicable local VAT.
LuggageHero deducts the Commission and Service Fee and the Danish VAT from the total Booking Fee.
LuggageHero forwards the remaining amount (after deductions) to the Storage Service Provider.
The Storage Service Provider pays the local VAT to the respective tax authorities.
The net revenue for the Storage Service Provider is the remaining amount after all deductions.
These calculations may vary based on specific circumstances and local tax regulations.
We'd like to encourage you to consult your tax advisor if you need assistance assessing VAT on the services you provide.
Simplified Explanation of VAT for Storage Service Providers
Notes:
Tips are included and subject to local taxes.
Local VAT rates may vary by jurisdiction.
This example uses smaller amounts for simplicity.
VAT-Registered Storage Service Provider:
Local VAT: 20%
Danish VAT: 25% (Not applied due to reverse charge mechanism)
Example:
Booking Fee Charged: EUR 120 (EUR 100 + EUR 20 local VAT)
Payment to LuggageHero: EUR 120
LuggageHero keeps: EUR 65 (54% Commission and Service Fee)
LuggageHero sends to Provider: EUR 55
Provider pays local VAT: EUR 20 (EUR 100 x 20%)
Net Revenue for Provider: EUR 35
Non-VAT Registered Storage Service Provider:
Local VAT: 20%
Danish VAT: 25% (Applied as reverse charge does not apply)
Example:
Booking Fee Charged: EUR 120 (EUR 100 + EUR 20 local VAT)
Payment to LuggageHero: EUR 120
LuggageHero keeps: EUR 65 (54% Commission and Service Fee) + EUR 16 (25% Danish VAT)
LuggageHero sends to Provider: EUR 39
Provider pays local VAT: EUR 20 (EUR 100 x 20%)
Net Revenue for Provider: EUR 19
Disclaimer
The information here is a general guide only and is not meant to be tax advice and should not be used as such. We suggest you consult your tax advisor or local tax authorities if you have questions about taxes.