Petition · HM Treasury
Strengthen rules on collecting taxes on all overseas sales to UK under £135
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that some companies do not comply with VAT rules on UK sales. Items under £135 are also customs duty-exempt under the De Minimis Rule. These taxes must be collected to prevent an unbalanced business environment for UK businesses.
In the EU, sellers like online marketplaces based outside THE EU generally register via IOSS to ensure tax compliance for items under €150 sold into the bloc.
We think the UK might be losing billions in taxes due to the <£135 customs duty exemption, and what we feel is insufficient enforcement of compliance with VAT regulations. We believe this creates an unfair disadvantage to UK businesses, which can lead to lost taxes and jobs. Enforcement must be strengthened.
We think the UK might be losing billions in taxes due to the <£135 customs duty exemption, and what we feel is insufficient enforcement of compliance with VAT regulations. We believe this creates an unfair disadvantage to UK businesses, which can lead to lost taxes and jobs. Enforcement must be strengthened.
Timeline
| 10 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
10 Dec 2025
Closed
10 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.