Q207: Buyers ask me to raise two commercial invoices – one for the goods and one for the freight. Why would they ask, and is there any risk to me in doing this?

A207: It is a criminal offence to include anything on, or omit anything from, a commercial invoice that results in a false statement to customs. For example, if you did not incur the international carriage (commonly called the “freight”) then you cannot include it on your commercial invoice. Conversely, if you did incur it you […]

Exchange Control & VAT for Exports

Day One Exchange control for exports and merchantingThe UCR SystemDefault positions and solutions.BoP Reporting Day Two Overview: A course covering the complexities of the vendor’s VAT position dealing with export and offshore supplies in international trade. Detail: Export Regulation R.316 and Indirect Exports;Zero-Rated Direct Exports & VAT;Special SuppliesReturn & Repair;Merchanting and offshore selling, etc.We will […]