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The end of the transition period means changes may be required to how you deal with EC sales list production, this will depending on number of factors, please see below for information.
Information on generating an EC Sales List:
For GB companies (England, Scotland & Wales)
If a GB business supplies VAT Registered businesses in other EC member states, they must submit an EC Sales Lists to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The submission of these lists will no longer be required after the end of the transition period on 31/12/20.
Businesses need to complete EC Sales lists as normal for periods that start on or before 31/12/20 if they are registered for VAT in the UK and they supply goods or services to EU VAT registered customers. Businesses should only include the details of sales made before Brexit.
For Northern Ireland Companies
As part of the Northern Ireland Protocol, companies in Northern Ireland will need to continue to submit EC Sales List for goods only.
NOTE: This is controlled by the country code of the company being sold to being flagged as an EU member along with the use of a valid VAT code (usually VAT code 4).
For Republic of Ireland Companies
From 01/01/21, as you no longer need to include England, Scotland or Wales on the VIES Return, please calculate and submit your last VIES Return that includes GB up to 31 December 2020. Further information on VIES can be found via the following links: