HMRC are seeking businesses interested in registering to the One Stop Shop (OSS) system to take part in a private beta release to help the HMRC team test the stability of the OSS system. HMRC are also looking to engage in research with businesses that will be using the OSS in order to help shape the service in a way that meets their needs.
We have provided the communication from HMRC below regarding testing and research.
“OSS PB & UR combined participant invitation message
One Stop Shop User Research
From 1 July, businesses that sell goods from Northern Ireland to the EU can pay VAT to all EU countries through HMRC using the VAT One Stop Shop. Over the following months, we are looking to engage in research with businesses that will be using One Stop Shop, in order to understand them and help shape the service in a way that meets their needs.
To use One Stop Shop your business must:
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Be based in Northern Ireland and sell goods to consumers in the EU
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Be registered for UK VAT
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Sell goods worth more than 10,000 euros (£8,818) a year to EU countries
If you are interested in taking part in research, please sign up to the GOV.UK research panel using this link so we can contact you:
One Stop Shop Private Beta (Before July 1st)
We are also looking for businesses interested in registering to the service to take part in a private beta release in June. Private beta participants will be allowed early access to register for the One Stop Shop in order to help the team developing the service to test its stability / connectivity etc.
If you are interested in taking part in the One-Stop Shop private beta, please sign up using this form:
Please note any information will be anonymous and confidential. We’ll send you more details if you decide to take part. You can opt out of taking part at any time. We appreciate your support and expertise and look forward to hearing from you.”