Marginal VAT Scheme

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It is my daughters birthday next month and I am looking to get her an Amazon Fire tablet. On amazon it is £199, on ebay I have found a company selling for £119.

Item description, in bold and repeated twice it says

THIS IS BEING SOLD ON THE MARGINAL SCHEME SO THERE IS NO VAT THAT CAN BE RECLAIMED (A VAT INVOICE CAN BE PROVIDED AS WE ARE A VAT REGISTERED COMPANY, PLEASE DO NOTE THAT AS THIS IS BEING SOLD ON THE MARGINAL VAT SCHEME, THE VAT PORTION IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE SO THERE WILL BE NO SEPERATE VAT SHOWN ON THE INVOICE

The fact that is has repeated this message makes me question buying the product. Is it safe to buy? Will i get a further bill?

It has just worried me a little as I know nothing about VAT

Thanks in advance

You're the consumer so you can't reclaim VAT. VAT reclaims only impact businesses registered for VAT, and you are not one.
It normally means the item is second hand, presumably this is what you were expecting.
Don't worry about it and buy the item if you are happy with it.

It sounds like the Second Hand Margin scheme which some use for the purchase of cars.
It is a scheme where the seller only pays VAT on any profit they make, not on the full price.

The repeated VAT message is standard for items sold under the Marginal VAT Scheme, often indicating a second-hand product. As a consumer, you won’t face extra charges or VAT claims.

If Labour wins but opts to abandon the VAT exemption policy for private schools, or if their manifesto doesn’t include it, the market should respond with a NO.

The key test will be if Labour explicitly drops this policy, much like a VAT Calculator reveals financial implications. If there’s any ambiguity or controversy, the market may remain uncertain until the situation is clarified.

The Marginal VAT Scheme is commonly used for second-hand goods, where VAT is only charged on the seller's profit margin. Since the seller is VAT-registered but using this scheme, there will be no separate VAT shown on the invoice, and it can't be reclaimed. It’s a legitimate scheme, and you won't face any additional VAT bill. If you need help understanding VAT calculations, exploring a reliable VAT calculator can be useful.

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