---
title: "VAT / GST During Purchase"
description: "How VAT/GST is handled at checkout and how to request a refund if needed"
url: https://help.wpdatatables.com/en/articles/40-vat-gst-during-purchase
collection: "FAQ"
updated: 2026-09-01
language: en
---

# VAT / GST During Purchase

How VAT/GST is handled at checkout and how to request a refund if needed

### 🛒 Who handles your payment and tax processing?

Our plugins are sold through our official reseller, **Paddle**.  
All payments are processed via **credit card or PayPal**. Paddle also handles **VAT/GST collection and invoicing**.

Paddle’s receipts include their **VAT/GST number** for your records.  
You can read more about how they handle tax compliance here:  
👉 [Paddle – Tax and Compliance](https://www.paddle.com/billing/tax-and-compliance)

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### 💳 When is VAT/GST applied?

If you're located in a country where **VAT or GST applies**, it will be **automatically added at checkout**.

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### 🏢 Can I enter my company VAT number?

Yes — if you have a **valid company VAT number**, you can enter it during checkout.  
If it verifies successfully, the **VAT will be automatically removed** from the total.

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### ❗ What if I forgot to add my VAT number?

If you didn’t enter a VAT number during purchase — or if it wasn’t validated — you can still **request a VAT refund from Paddle after the purchase**.

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### 🔁 How to request a VAT refund from Paddle

1.  Go to: [Paddle Contact Page](https://www.paddle.com/contact)
    
2.  Click **“Chat to Support”**
    
3.  Start the chat with the topic: **“VAT refund”**
    
4.  Type **“Human support”** to speak to a live agent
    
5.  Share your **payment details** and **valid VAT number**
    

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### ℹ Need help?

This is currently the only process available for retroactive VAT refunds.  
If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out to our **support** — we're happy to help!