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What is the experience of applying as a self-employed VAT registered Sole Trader in the UK for Amazon selling, specifically regarding Thailand?

Dec 18, 2024
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Anybody had any experience applying as a self employed VAT registered Sole Trader in the UK? (Amazon selling etc). Thanks
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This discussion explores the experiences of individuals applying for Thai visas while being self-employed as VAT registered sole traders in the UK, particularly focusing on selling through platforms like Amazon and eBay. Participants shared insights on the documentation required, including proof of business and tax registration, and the application process's duration.
James *********
Yes, I applied as a sole trader through my online Ebay business (Im not VAT registered though).....I have a business here in the UK and I use Ebay to sell the items online. Being VAT registered wont matter at all, you just need to show them your sales records and that you're registered to pay tax..........I just wrote a simple cover letter (litterally one paragraph) that said I work online through my Ebay business and I want to continue working whilst in Thailand (I put the link to my Ebay store in the cover letter so they could go directly to it)......I just uploaded a screenshot of my sales for the past year and another one for the past month. Plus downloaded a pdf of my last tax return.....Took about 10 days to be approved through London 👍
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Will ************
Can you prove you have never supplied anyone living in Thailand or will never ever do when selling through Amazon
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