1. VAT Registration
Easy Containers UK is a VAT-registered business operating in the United Kingdom.
All sales are subject to UK VAT rules and regulations governed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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VAT Registration Number: [Insert your VAT number here]
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Registered Business Address: [Insert your business address here]
2. Prices & VAT Inclusion
All prices shown on https://easycontainersuk.com/ are displayed inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
If a price is listed as “+ VAT,” this means VAT will be added at the current applicable rate during checkout or invoicing.
3. Current VAT Rate
The current UK standard VAT rate is 20% (as of 2025).
This rate is applied to most container sales, including:
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Shipping containers
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Storage containers
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Converted or modified containers
Some services (such as international shipping or exports) may be zero-rated or exempt depending on location and usage.
4. Business Purchases & VAT Invoices
If you’re purchasing on behalf of a registered UK business, you will automatically receive a VAT invoice showing:
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Total amount excluding VAT
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VAT amount applied
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Total including VAT
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Our VAT registration number
Please ensure your business details are correct at checkout or on your invoice request form.
5. International & Export Orders
For customers outside the United Kingdom:
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Sales may be zero-rated for VAT if the goods are exported directly outside the UK.
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Proof of export (such as shipping documentation) may be required.
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You are responsible for any import taxes, duties, or customs charges in your destination country.
6. VAT Exemptions
Certain sales may be VAT-exempt or zero-rated under HMRC rules, such as:
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Exports outside the UK
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Specific charitable or government purchases (with documentation)
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Sales to VAT-registered businesses under special schemes
If you believe you qualify for a VAT exemption, please contact our accounts department before completing your purchase and provide the necessary documentation.
7. Changes in VAT Rate
If the UK Government changes the standard VAT rate, Easy Containers UK will automatically update all prices and invoices to reflect the new rate from the official effective date.
Orders placed before a rate change will be billed at the VAT rate valid on the date of order.
8. Errors & Clarifications
If a pricing or VAT error is discovered (for example, incorrect VAT applied to a product), we will:
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Notify you immediately,
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Correct the invoice, and
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Issue a refund or adjustment if required.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about VAT, sales tax, or invoicing, please contact our accounts team:
📧 Email: info@easycontainers.co.uk