Include VAT percentage on Shopify item when uploading to eBay.
Let's understand how you can include VAT percentage on Shopify items when uplaoding to eBay.
Quick summary
- The VAT percentage field in the profile tells the integration what VAT rate applies to the item.
- It is inclusive; the VAT is assumed to be included inside the Shopify price. The integration does not add an extra amount on top of the Shopify price when it sends the listing to eBay.
- eBay is informed about the VAT % and will show it on the customer’s invoice, but the listed price stays the same.
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How it works — step by step
- Set VAT percentage in profile:
- In your profile’s Additional Settings, enter the VAT percentage (for example
20). This means “this Shopify price already contains 20% VAT.
- Upload/Update process:
- When you upload or update a product from Shopify to eBay, the integration reads the Shopify price and the VAT % from the profile.
- The integration sends eBay the same price and the VAT percentage value; it does not change the numeric price.
- What eBay receives & displays:
- On the customer invoice, eBay may display the VAT percentage and VAT amount breakdown; however, the displayed listing price remains the Shopify price.
This enhancement would allow sellers to:
- Ensure VAT is applied automatically on newly created **eBay **listings.
- Avoid missing VAT declaration on invoices.
- Maintain compliance and reduce tax risks.
FAQ / Troubleshooting ❓ / Troubleshooting ❓
Q: Will the price on eBay increase if I set VAT = 20%?
- No. The price remains the Shopify price. Only the VAT metadata is sent.
Q: Why do I see a VAT amount on the eBay invoice?
- eBay displays the VAT portion based on the VAT percentage you sent. This is an invoice/receipt detail not a change to the listing price.
Updated on: 07/11/2025
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