Rules for VAT charges in Europe and how to reclaim or avoid VAT on your Yeesshh top-ups
🇪🇺 Do You Need to Pay VAT?
If you're based in a European country, VAT may be charged depending on your status:
| Situation | VAT Charged? | What You Can Do |
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| ❌ Non-European country | No | Contact us if you selected a wrong country |
| ✅ Registered business in Europe (excluding Ireland) | Initially yes | Provide your VAT info to get VAT credited back |
| ✅ Irish-registered business | Yes | You can reclaim VAT from Irish tax authorities |
| ❌ Individual / non-registered person in Europe | Yes | No refund possible – VAT must be collected |
📝 How to Remove or Reclaim VAT (If Eligible)
1. Entered a European country by mistake?
If you registered with the wrong country (e.g., selected France instead of Brazil):
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📧 Email support@yeesshh.com
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Provide your correct address and country
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If you're not based in the EU, we will credit back the VAT to your account
2. You're a registered business in Europe (except Ireland)?
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Fill in our VAT validation form (link here)
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Once verified, we will credit back the VAT to your platform account
3. You're an individual or unregistered operator in the EU?
Unfortunately, VAT is mandatory by law.
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As a sole trader or personal user, we must collect VAT based on your country’s tax rate
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❌ No refund or VAT credit is possible in this case
4. You are a registered Irish business?
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Yes, VAT is charged
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But you can reclaim it directly from Irish tax authorities
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Just keep your Yeesshh invoices as proof for your local VAT claim
📎 Quick Recap
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✅ VAT is not charged to non-EU businesses
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✅ VAT can be credited back for verified EU businesses (except Ireland)
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✅ VAT is not refundable for individuals or sole traders in the EU
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✅ Irish businesses must claim VAT via Revenue
🔗 Related Topics
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Invoices & Billing
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Payment Options & Fees
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Refund Policy