{"id":41421,"date":"2026-05-12T08:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.dronebase.it\/?page_id=41421"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:44:31","slug":"vat-regime-for-international-customers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shop.dronebase.it\/en\/vat-regime-for-international-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"VAT regime for international customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"dbv4\">\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 1 \u2014 HERO\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-dark dbv4-hero-section\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/shop.dronebase.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dei_documenti_di_fatturazione__Nano_Banana_Pro_48203-scaled.png');background-size:cover;background-position:center center;\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-hero-overlay\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"dbv4-hero-wrap\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"dbv4-hero-badge\"><span class=\"dbv4-hero-badge-dot\"><\/span>International Orders \u00b7 EU \u00b7 Non-EU \u00b7 VIES \u00b7 2026<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"dbv4-hero-h1\">VAT REGIME<br>FOR <em>INTERNATIONAL<\/em><br><em>CUSTOMERS<\/em><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"dbv4-hero-sub\">Buying from DroneBase from abroad? Find out when the 22% Italian VAT does not apply to your order and what the requirements are to qualify for the exemption \u2014 for both EU and non-EU businesses.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"dbv4-hstats\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hstat\"><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-val\">0%<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-lbl\">VAT for EU businesses with VIES<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hstat\"><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-val\">0%<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-lbl\">VAT for non-EU businesses<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hstat\"><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-val\">22%<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-lbl\">VAT for private customers (B2C)<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hstat\"><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-val\">VIES<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-hstat-lbl\">Mandatory EU verification<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dbv4-hero-actions\">\n        <a href=\"#vat-regime\" class=\"dbv4-btn-primary\">Find Your Case<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.dronebase.it\/en\/contacts\/\" class=\"dbv4-btn-outline\">Contact Administration<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"dbv4-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-eyebrow\">Quick Summary \u2014 VAT Regime<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-big\">B2B = 0%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-sub\">VAT exemption for qualified businesses<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-rows\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-top\">\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-label\">EU business registered in VIES<\/span>\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-val\">VAT 0%<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar\"><div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar-fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-top\">\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-label\">Non-EU business (export)<\/span>\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-val\">VAT 0%<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar\"><div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar-fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-top\">\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-label\">Private customer (EU or non-EU, B2C)<\/span>\n              <span class=\"dbv4-hcard-row-val\">VAT 22%<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar\"><div class=\"dbv4-hcard-bar-fill\" style=\"width:22%;background:rgba(255,180,0,.7)\"><\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-hcard-note\">VAT exemption is subject to verification of requirements. Provide your VAT number and business details at checkout.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 2 \u2014 TRUST BAR\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-trust-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-trust-item\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-trust-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-name\">EU Businesses \u2014 VIES<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-sub\">Reverse charge \u00b7 Art. 41 DL 331\/93<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dbv4-trust-item\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-trust-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-name\">Non-EU Businesses<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-sub\">Export \u00b7 Art. 8 DPR 633\/72<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dbv4-trust-item\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-trust-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"2\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 6h6M7 9h6M7 12h4\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-name\">Electronic Invoice<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-sub\">SDI system for VAT-registered entities<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dbv4-trust-item\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-trust-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"14\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h14\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"13\" r=\"1\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"13\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-name\">International Shipping<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-trust-sub\">Tracked courier \u00b7 Customs documentation<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 3 \u2014 FIND YOUR CASE (gray)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-gray\" id=\"vat-regime\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-methods-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-methods-head\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-lbl\">VAT Regime for International Purchases<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"dbv4-h2 on-light\">FIND YOUR<br>CASE<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"dbv4-subtitle\">Four distinct scenarios: find out which one applies to your purchase based on your location and tax status.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Case 1: EU business with VIES -->\n    <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card-hd\">\n        <div class=\"sch-left\">\n          <div class=\"sch-flag\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <span class=\"sch-title\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa EU Business (B2B) \u2014 with VAT number registered in VIES<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-green\" style=\"font-size:18px;padding:6px 16px;\">VAT 0%<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">Applicable Regime<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">Intra-EU B2B<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>The sale is <strong>VAT-exempt<\/strong> under Art. 41 DL 331\/93: <strong>reverse charge<\/strong> mechanism applies. VAT is not charged on the invoice; it is the customer's responsibility to account for it in their own country according to local rules.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">Requirements<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">All mandatory<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>All three conditions must be met to qualify for the exemption:<\/p>\n          <ul style=\"margin-top:10px;padding-left:18px;line-height:2;\">\n            <li>VAT number verified and active on the European VIES portal<\/li>\n            <li>Delivery to another EU Member State<\/li>\n            <li>Buyer is a VAT-registered taxable person in their country<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          <br><span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-blue\">Check your VAT number at: ec.europa.eu\/taxation_customs\/vies<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">At Checkout<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">What to enter<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>Enter your <strong>company name, EU address and VAT number<\/strong> in the billing details section. We will automatically verify your VIES registration before issuing the invoice with the correct VAT-exempt wording.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Case 2: Non-EU business -->\n    <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card-hd\">\n        <div class=\"sch-left\">\n          <div class=\"sch-flag\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <span class=\"sch-title\">\ud83c\udf0d Non-EU Business (B2B) \u2014 international export<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-green\" style=\"font-size:18px;padding:6px 16px;\">VAT 0%<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">Applicable Regime<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">Export<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>The sale is <strong>non-taxable<\/strong> under Art. 8 DPR 633\/72 (export). The invoice is issued without Italian VAT. The customer is responsible for any customs duties and local taxes applicable in the destination country.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">Requirements<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">Necessary for exemption<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>Conditions required to apply the VAT exemption:<\/p>\n          <ul style=\"margin-top:10px;padding-left:18px;line-height:2;\">\n            <li>Business tax identification number (or equivalent) of the destination country<\/li>\n            <li>Delivery destination outside the European Union<\/li>\n            <li>Export customs documentation<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          <br><span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-blue\">DroneBase provides all customs documentation required for shipment<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Case 3: Private customers -->\n    <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-card-hd\">\n        <div class=\"sch-left\">\n          <div class=\"sch-flag\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M3 17v-1a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v1\"\/><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <span class=\"sch-title\">\ud83d\udc64 Private customers (B2C) \u2014 EU or non-EU without a business VAT number<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <span class=\"dbv4-tag\" style=\"font-size:18px;padding:6px 16px;background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e;border:1px solid #fcd34d;\">VAT 22%<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-lbl\"><div class=\"rl-name\">Applicable Regime<\/div><div class=\"rl-sub\">Standard Italian VAT<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-ship-row-body\">\n          <p>For private customers \u2014 both EU and non-EU residents \u2014 <strong>22% Italian VAT is applied<\/strong> on the invoice. Exemption cannot be requested without a valid business VAT number registered in VIES (for EU) or without business documentation (for non-EU).<\/p>\n          <br>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-nota-light\"><strong>\u26a0 Note:<\/strong> A valid European VAT number that is not registered in VIES is treated as a private customer for Italian VAT purposes. Always verify your VIES registration before placing an order.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 4 \u2014 VIES (dark)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-dark2\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-iper-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-lbl lbl-dark\">Mandatory Verification for EU Businesses<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"dbv4-h2 on-dark\">VIES<br>REGISTRATION<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"dbv4-subtitle on-dark\">VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) is the European database that certifies VAT numbers authorised for intra-EU transactions. Without VIES registration, 22% Italian VAT will be charged.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"dbv4-iper-grid\" style=\"margin-top:52px;\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-steps\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-step\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-step-num\">01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-step-body\">\n            <h4>What is VIES<\/h4>\n            <p>The <strong>VAT Information Exchange System<\/strong> is the European Union's information system that allows verification of a VAT number's validity for intra-EU transactions. A VAT number may be valid in its home country but <strong>not registered in VIES<\/strong>: in this case, for Italian VAT purposes, the customer is treated as a private individual and 22% VAT is charged on the invoice.<\/p>\n            <br><span class=\"dbv3-tag-cyan-dark\">Free and immediate check at ec.europa.eu\/taxation_customs\/vies<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-step\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-step-num\">02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-step-body\">\n            <h4>How to register in VIES<\/h4>\n            <p>If your VAT number is not registered in VIES, you must <strong>submit a registration request to your local tax authority<\/strong>. In many EU countries, it is sufficient to notify your national tax agency or equivalent. Activation times vary from country to country.<\/p>\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-nota-dark\"><strong>\u26a0 Note:<\/strong> Always verify your VIES registration <em>before<\/em> placing the order. VAT exemption cannot be applied retroactively to invoices already issued.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div>\n        <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px;\">How to check if your VAT number is registered in VIES \u2014 4 steps:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-wrap\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-scagl\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-num\">1<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-text\"><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-range\">Access the VIES portal<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-desc\">Official European Commission tool \u00b7 free and immediate<\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-scagl\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-num\">2<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-text\"><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-range\">Enter country and VAT number<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-desc\">Select your EU country and enter your VAT number<\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-scagl\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-num\">3<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-text\"><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-range\">Check the result<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-desc\">\"Yes, valid VAT number\" \u2192 purchase VAT-exempt \u00b7 \"No, invalid\" \u2192 request registration at your local tax office<\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-scagl\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-num\">4<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dbv4-scagl-text\"><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-range\">Provide your VAT number at checkout<\/div><div class=\"dbv4-scagl-desc\">Enter it in the dedicated field: we will verify automatically before issuing the invoice<\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-example-dark\">Official portal: ec.europa.eu\/taxation_customs\/vies \u00b7 free and open access<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 5 \u2014 HOW IT WORKS (white)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-sab-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-lbl\">International Purchase Process<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"dbv4-h2 on-light\">HOW THE<br>PURCHASE WORKS<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"dbv4-subtitle\">From verifying requirements to shipping: the step-by-step process for purchasing VAT-free from DroneBase.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"dbv4-sab-grid\" style=\"margin-top:52px;\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-sab-cards\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-sab-card\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-sab-card-hd\">\n            <div class=\"dbv4-sab-icon\">\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"2\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 6h6M7 9h6M7 12h4\"\/><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <h4>Process in 4 steps<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>The process is straightforward: enter the correct business details at checkout, we verify the requirements and issue the invoice with the applicable VAT treatment. For non-EU orders, we also handle the customs documentation required for shipment.<\/p>\n          <br><span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-green\">Tracked Shipping with International Courier<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-sab-params\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\">\n          <div class=\"dbv4-sab-param\">\n            <div class=\"sp-l\">Step 1<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-v\">Business details<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-s\">Company name, address, VAT number or business tax ID of your country<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-sab-param\">\n            <div class=\"sp-l\">Step 2<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-v\">Requirement check<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-s\">We verify VIES (EU) or export documentation (non-EU)<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-sab-param\">\n            <div class=\"sp-l\">Step 3<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-v\">Correct invoice<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-s\">Issued with the correct legal wording: Art. 41 DL 331\/93 (EU) or Art. 8 DPR 633\/72 (non-EU)<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dbv4-sab-param\">\n            <div class=\"sp-l\">Step 4<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-v\">International shipping<\/div>\n            <div class=\"sp-s\">Tracked courier \u00b7 customs documentation included for non-EU orders<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <br><span class=\"dbv4-tag dbv4-tag-blue\">Questions? Contact us before ordering \u2014 we will confirm the applicable regime<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 6 \u2014 PRACTICAL EXAMPLES (dark)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-dark\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-combo-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-lbl lbl-dark\">Concrete Cases \u2014 Practical Examples<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"dbv4-h2 on-dark\">PRACTICAL<br>EXAMPLES<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"dbv4-subtitle on-dark\">Concrete cases to immediately understand which VAT regime applies to your order.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"dbv4-combo-grid\" style=\"margin-top:52px;\">\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-combo-tool\">\n        <div class=\"ct-icon\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-num\">Example 1 \u00b7 VAT 0%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-name\">German company with VIES VAT number<\/div>\n        <span class=\"ct-badge ct-bf\">VAT Exemption<\/span>\n        <div class=\"ct-body\">Purchase of DJI Matrice 350 RTK with delivery to Berlin. German VAT number registered in VIES \u2192 reverse charge invoice with no Italian VAT. Legal reference: Art. 41 DL 331\/93.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-combo-tool\">\n        <div class=\"ct-icon\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M13 8l-4 4-2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-num\">Example 2 \u00b7 VAT 0%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-name\">Swiss company (non-EU)<\/div>\n        <span class=\"ct-badge ct-bf\">VAT Exemption<\/span>\n        <div class=\"ct-body\">Purchase of Zenmuse H30T payload with delivery to Zurich. Non-EU export \u2192 non-taxable invoice with no Italian VAT. Legal reference: Art. 8 DPR 633\/72.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-combo-tool\">\n        <div class=\"ct-icon\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M10 6v4l3 2\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-num\">Example 3 \u00b7 VAT 22%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-name\">French private customer (B2C)<\/div>\n        <span class=\"ct-badge ct-bn\">Italian VAT<\/span>\n        <div class=\"ct-body\">Purchase of Mavic 3 Enterprise with delivery to Paris. Private customer without a business VAT number \u2192 22% Italian VAT applied on the invoice. No exemption available.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dbv4-combo-tool\">\n        <div class=\"ct-icon\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M10 6v4l3 2\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-num\">Example 4 \u00b7 VAT 22%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-name\">Spanish company without VIES<\/div>\n        <span class=\"ct-badge ct-bn\">Italian VAT<\/span>\n        <div class=\"ct-body\">Valid Spanish VAT number but not registered in VIES. Despite being an EU business, it is treated as a private customer \u2192 22% Italian VAT applied. Solution: request VIES registration before placing the order.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Full width row -->\n      <div class=\"dbv4-combo-tool\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1;\">\n        <div class=\"ct-num\">Special Case<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ct-name\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">Private customer in non-EU countries (e.g. UAE)<\/div>\n        <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;\">\n          <div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.7;\"><strong style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Situation \u2192<\/strong> Private customer with delivery to Dubai for personal use. No business VAT number available.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.7;\"><strong style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Regime \u2192<\/strong> 22% Italian VAT applied on the invoice + any customs duties at the customer's expense in the destination country. Tax-free refund is not available for online orders.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <br>\n        <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);\">Qualified B2B = VAT 0% <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);\">\u00b7<\/span> Private customers &amp; unqualified B2B = VAT 22%<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     \u00a7 7 \u2014 NOTES + CTA (white \u2192 dark)\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-white\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-sab-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-info-boxes\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-info-box\">\n        <div class=\"ib-icon ib-icon-cyan\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"14\"\/><circle cx=\"10\" cy=\"7\" r=\".5\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"ib-title\">Important \u2014 VAT exemption is subject to verification of requirements<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ib-body\">If at the time of order the VAT number is not registered in VIES (for EU purchases) or if business documentation is missing (for non-EU), <strong>22% Italian VAT will be applied to the invoice<\/strong>. Exemption cannot be applied retroactively to invoices already issued. It is the customer's responsibility to verify their tax position before purchasing. If in doubt, contact us before placing the order.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"dbv4-fw dbv4-sec-dark2\">\n  <div class=\"dbv4-sec-strip-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"dbv4-cta-box\">\n      <div class=\"dbv4-cta-icon\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.67 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.58 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L7.91 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dbv4-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"dbv4-cta-title\">Questions about your specific case?<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-cta-body\">Our administration office is available for clarifications before you place an order. Write to us with your company details and we will confirm the applicable VAT regime.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dbv4-cta-tel\">Mon\u2013Fri 9:00\u201318:00 \u00b7 +39 0541 179 0411<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.dronebase.it\/en\/contacts\/\" class=\"dbv4-cta-btn\">Contact Administration<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Orders \u00b7 EU \u00b7 Non-EU \u00b7 VIES \u00b7 2026 VAT REGIMEFOR INTERNATIONALCUSTOMERS Buying from DroneBase from abroad? 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