Brexit: Change in VAT on horse exports to the UK

As of next January 1, except for a last minute agreement, the United Kingdom ceases to belong to the European Union and the tax treatment of third countries is applied. Horse sales are now VAT exempt, provided they travel to the UK. The National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders summarizes the main aspects to take into account: - Horses must be taken to customs within one month of being made available, where the corresponding document will be presented by the purchaser export customs office. - This document will also include the name of the supplier established in the EU, who is the exporter with his tax identification number and the reference to the invoice issued by him. - The buyer must send said supplier a copy of the document filled out by the customs office of exit. That is, it is necessary to prove that the horse has been exported within a maximum period of one month since it has been delivered and invoiced through the possession of the DUA (Single ...