Sales tax number delayed: How should we proceed?
Summary: dealwelt24de reports that their eBay account was restricted because of a missing VAT identification number and asks about ways to inform support about the delay and request an extension. perfect-sally advises making sure to avoid any further negative feedback and to keep an eye on the service status. They also point out that there is important information missing from the profile that could lead to warnings when selling resumes.
Hello everyone,
my eBay account has been restricted because the VAT ID number is missing. I’ve already applied for the VAT ID, but I haven’t received it yet. I’m wondering what steps I can take in the meantime.
Is there a way to let eBay Support know about the delay and maybe get an extension?
How have other members handled similar situations?
What are the best steps to avoid such problems in the future?
I’m looking forward to your advice and experiences!
perfect-sally
Mentor1 month ago · EditedYour very first step should be to avoid racking up any more neutral or negative reviews and to keep an eye on your service status!
And then I see that you supposedly have a commercial seller account, but no legally required business information at all. Who advised you?
Everything is missing except the legal notice, and if you’re allowed to sell again and have items online, you’re at serious risk of receiving a legal warning!
Normally you get a USt.ID before you even start selling! And I think eBay informed you in advance before the restriction, and that’s when you should have contacted them, not after the horse has bolted. Now it will be too late and you’ll have to wait until the information is complete and you have the USt.ID.