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title: Why am I being charged with VAT?
description: VAT (Value Added Tax) is a form of sales tax that may be applied to a transaction when the shopper resides in the European Union and is collected by the appropriate tax authorities in accordance with EU regulations. If you…
url: "https://www.bananavpn.com/docs/why-am-i-being-charged-with-vat/"
updated: "2020-05-24"
category: Billing
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# Why am I being charged with VAT?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a form of sales tax that may be applied to a transaction when the shopper resides in the European Union and is collected by the appropriate tax authorities in accordance with EU regulations. If you possess a valid VAT ID that exempts you from paying VAT, enter it on the checkout page when placing your order.