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In which cases must I apply for a UK VAT number?

You need a UK VAT number if you ship goods to consumers in the UK or if you ship goods to businesses in the UK using the DDP Incoterm. Learn more about a UK VAT number.

Why do I need to register for a UK EORI number?

Your UK EORI number is linked to your VAT number in the UK. Without the UK EORI number, the customs office in the UK will not allow import declarations.



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Why do I need to register for a UK VAT number?

If you sell goods with a value up to £135 (ex. shipping costs, VAT, and insurance) to a private individual, then you must charge the final VAT at the moment of sale.  If you sell to a company, then whether you need a VAT number in the UK depends on the conditions of sale. Your company is expected to routinely send a tax return to HMRC. Learn more about requesting a UK VAT number here.

Regarding shipments to the UK, is there a difference between shipments to consumers and shipments to companies?

Yes. Legislation in the UK places extra requirements on exporters selling to private individuals.

Claim form for businesses

As a logistics service provider we offer the best care possible for your shipments. Unfortunately, it's alway possible that something goes wrong: your shipment could be damaged. Use this form to submit a claim. Adding your customer service case number can speed up the process. That's why it's important to report damages or loss as soon as possible with our customer service.

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If you have any questions about our tool for invoices DHL eCommerce e-Billing, please use the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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As a logistics service provider we offer the best care possible for your shipments. Unfortunately, it's always possible that something goes wrong: your shipment can go missing or could be damaged.



Use this form to submit a claim. Adding your customer service case number can speed up the process. That's why it's important to report damages or loss as soon as possible with our customer service.

Did you ship your parcel within the Benelux?
Does your shipment number start with "3S"?
What is the reason for your claim?
Is your shipment insured with DHL Parcel?
In case your shipment was sent within the Netherlands, DHL is liable for €3,40 per kilo (AVC). For international shipments DHL is liable for approximately €10 per kilo (CMR).
 
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Print labels while processing orders

With the official plug-in for Exact Online, it’s now extremely easy to further improve your shipping process. You can print the correct labels for parcels and pallets in no time and make your recipients’ life easier by providing return labels.

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Once you’ve linked our labelling system to your Exact environment, get ready to buckle up. As soon as you’ve processed an order, the labels are printed automatically. It couldn’t be easier!

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With our easy-to-use DHL Dashboard, you always know exactly what’s going on. You can track and trace every shipment and receive automatic alerts if something unusual happens.

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Want to make your customers’ day? Make life easier for them, give them more security, and spoil them with all sorts of options: a return label, insured shipping, reference on the label, or signing on receipt.

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To use our Exact plug-in, you will need a DHL eCommerce business account. Registration is very easy (and free). Sign up, receive your login details for our shipment service straight away, and automate your shipping process today.

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Connect the Exact plug-in with just two clicks to your business DHL account to automate your shipment process and save time with each order.

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Log in to My DHL Portal online shipping service.

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Link the Exact Online plug-in to your Exact administration via the Integrations tab in the settings menu.

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Set your preferences and shipping options in My DHL Portal.

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If you’re a user of the popular business software, you can integrate our shipping platform in just a few clicks. Connect the free plug-in now and automatically print shipping labels based on orders in Exact.

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Our courier will pick up your shipment on the specified date and takes a shipping label with himself. Do you have any questions or would you like to change or cancel your assignment? Please contact our customer service.

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Our courier picks up the shipment on the specified date and takes a shipping label with himself. Do you have any questions or would you like to change or cancel your assignment? Please contact our customer service.

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Book a pick-up with shipping label

Do you want to book a pick-up where the courier brings the shipping label? You can easily arrange this in the following way:

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Log in to My DHL Portal. Don’t have an account yet? Contact us.

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Go to Pick-up in the left menu, and click on Book pick-up.

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Enter your details, desired date, and shipment details. To book a pick-up where the driver brings labels, fill in the address details under Send / Return to.

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