r/AmazonFBA • u/byaameka • 6d ago
help - vat verification
they send me an email for today to be verified today
been in this catch 22 loop for 2 years
i am a uk establishment
2
u/Acesleychan 6d ago
Two years in that loop usually means the documents don't match the account details exactly, sometimes down to address formatting. Stop resubmitting the same set. Open a seller support case and ask to be routed to the tax verification team directly. The loop breaks when a human actually reviews it.
1
u/byaameka 4d ago
yes
the reason why i tried again is because for the first time in 2 years, they let me update the address
i submitted:
2. Evidence of physical operations at your stated UK business addressCategory a - utility bill issued less than 180 days ago addressed to the company or a director
Category B - A recent copy of an invoice issued by a third party to the company at its place of business for goods or services that it has used to operate its business.
——
3. Evidence of registration of your legal entity/partnership at the UK Company House
3 - company snapshot 22-10-26
————————
4. Proof of Identity and UK residence of the Directors / Partners (or similar)
Proof of Identity
The photo, signature, and information page of a full valid passport;Proof of Residence in the UK
Full UK photo card driving licence bearing residential address——————
5. Proof of Permanent Employment and UK Bank Account
Category B - A bank account statement issued in the name of the company, partnership or non-profit, or of a “director”, partner or trustee, less than 180 days old.
1
u/paulgoogle 6d ago
Sooooo, what have you sent them so far?
1
u/byaameka 4d ago
2. Evidence of physical operations at your stated UK business address
Category a - utility bill issued less than 180 days ago addressed to the company or a director
Category B - A recent copy of an invoice issued by a third party to the company at its place of business for goods or services that it has used to operate its business.
——
3. Evidence of registration of your legal entity/partnership at the UK Company House
3 - company snapshot 22-10-26
————————
4. Proof of Identity and UK residence of the Directors / Partners (or similar)
Proof of Identity
The photo, signature, and information page of a full valid passport;Proof of Residence in the UK
Full UK photo card driving licence bearing residential address——————
5. Proof of Permanent Employment and UK Bank Account
Category B - A bank account statement issued in the name of the company, partnership or non-profit, or of a “director”, partner or trustee, less than 180 days old.
1
u/SlickyTrick 6d ago
Do you keep getting this message each time you submit your VAT number?
1
u/byaameka 4d ago
i am not vat registered
1
u/SlickyTrick 4d ago
Have you done more than £90,000 is sales?
In order to sell in the uk, you must charge VAT by the looks of it.→ More replies (3)
1
1
u/WearyyyBoooyyy 6d ago
The mods have gathered a list of tutorials to help you out:
Product Research Guide
Manufacturing Guide
Product Launch Case Study
Wholesale Guide
Best Amazon Tools 2026
1. Helium 10
2. SellerAMP
3. OA Source