VAT on purchases...

Envato Customers Purchases and Subscriptions
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I am unclear on how this works so I would like to get an official answer if possible, and I can’t get it here how do I contact the Envato team for such an answer.
I have a company which does not pay VAT, in a EU member state. I bought several items over here, but I am unclear on whether I have to pay VAT tax or not. The invoice mentions reverse charge, which from what I understand means that I need to file a VAT statement and pay it in my country.

But then, this page here says this:

How does it work?

When a buyer is from an EU country and has not provided a valid, EU VAT Number:

  • The amount of EU VAT is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and/or fee it applies to.

  • The percentage is based on the EU VAT rate in your country (Refer to page 3 of the .pdf file)
    Which pdf file, by the way?

  • EU VAT is paid by you ‘the buyer’. All prices and fees for transactions made through Envato Market shown on the site are EU VAT exclusive.

  • EU VAT will be charged in addition to the item price or fee amount and presented to you as ‘the buyer’ at the time of checkout.

  • Envato, and not the author of the item, is responsible for determining, collecting and remitting VAT for all Envato Market purchases for EU customers (Regardless of where the seller is located). Your invoice will show Envato as the supplier on record for VAT purposes.

  • Value Added Tax (VAT) charged to buyers will be remitted by Envato to the EU via our [VAT MOSS]([Withdrawn] Register for the VAT Mini One Stop Shop scheme - GOV.UK) in Ireland.

Who is the supplier for VAT purposes?

  • For EU VAT purposes, Envato is the supplier of record and will report the VAT collection and remittance to the relevant EU member state authorities using our EU MOSS VAT registration. Please note as of 1st October 2019 Ireland is our Member State of Identification, it was previously the UK.

Contradictory much?

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As stated:

  • EU VAT will be charged in addition to the item price or fee amount and presented to you as ‘the buyer’ at the time of checkout.

Probably the VAT is adding-up to the total amount before check-out, means, you’re paying the VAT to Envato ( to be paid to tax office )

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I need more than a “probably”.

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Add a product to your cart and just before the payment, see if the extra VAT or EU VAT is added. You will see the results if it’s “probably” or “not”

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So, if your bill says “reverse charge,” it means that Envato doesnot charge you VAT. instead, they charge you VAT. You should have to include it in your local VAT form. If you are not sure, send them a message through the Help Centre. They usually get back to you fast…

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