Understanding VAT on Our Invoices

At Nofence, we strive to make your purchasing experience as seamless as possible. Following Brexit, we have transitioned our sales to the Irish market from our UK entity to our Spanish company, Nofence SL. This change aims to streamline the process for our Irish customers.

To help you understand how VAT is applied to your sales orders and invoices, we have provided a guide below based on your company's VAT status.

If you do not hold a VAT number: 

If you do not have a VAT number, it is likely because you are automatically considered a flat rate farmer by the Irish Revenue Tax and Customs authorities. In this case, Nofence will apply a 23% Irish VAT on both physical goods and subscriptions. The goods will be shipped to you from our warehouse in Spain, and you will not need to perform any import formalities.

If you hold a VIES valid VAT number: 

To check VIES validation, visit VIES on-the-Web - European Commission

• Goods: Nofence will apply 0% VAT on sales of goods. Our invoice will reflect an intra-EU supply of goods, which you will be required to report under the applicable rules in Ireland.
• Subscription services: Nofence will not apply any VAT on the subscription services. Our invoice will reflect a supply outside the scope of Spanish VAT, and you will be required to report the purchase under the applicable rules in Ireland.
  
  

If you hold a VAT number that is not VIES valid: 

To check VIES validation, visit VIES on-the-Web - European Commission

We kindly ask you to request your VAT number to be approved for EU trade (i.e., VIES validation). You can read more and find the registration form on [Revenue.ie]. Nofence cannot be held liable for any additional costs incurred if you have not provided us with a valid VIES number.

• We kindly ask you to request your VAT number to be approved for EU trade (i.e., VIES validation). You can read more and find the registration form on [Revenue.ie]. Nofence cannot be held liable for any additional costs incurred if you have not provided us with a valid VIES number.
• If you do not provide Nofence with a VIES valid number, the following VAT will be applied on our invoices:
  • Goods: Nofence will be required to charge 21% Spanish VAT
  • Subscription services: Nofence will not apply any VAT on the subscription services. Our invoice will reflect a supply outside the scope of Spanish VAT, and you will be required to report the purchase under the applicable rules in Ireland

Please note that the above guidance is provided to help you understand the VAT treatment applied to our invoices. Nofence cannot be held liable for any additional costs your business incurs due to an invalid VIES VAT number or incorrect reporting. It is your business's responsibility to assess its VAT status and inform Nofence accordingly to ensure the correct VAT treatment is applied to our invoices.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to help streamline your purchasing process.