An new tax is now being required on the purchase of vBulletin software for those within the European Union. This is something unexpected, especially since it is a 17.5% tax. I really applaud what Jelsoft has decided to do. Read about it below:
As an UK-based company, in accordance with European Union tax regulations, Jelsoft is now required to charge VAT (value-added tax) at 17.5% on all products and services supplied to customers within the UK and EU, effective immediately.
As a gesture of goodwill to our customers, we have decided to offer a temporary moratorium on VAT for EU residents for a period of three months. This will mean that (for example) the price of an owned vBulletin license will be $160 including VAT ($136.17 + VAT). During these three months, Jelsoft will effectively absorb the extra cost to customers of the VAT so that the total payable price for a product or service will remain unchanged.
After the three months are over, with effect from April 30th 2006, prices will revert to their previous levels, with a vBulletin owned license selling for $160 + VAT.
Customers outside the scope of EU VAT regulations (USA, Australia, far east etc.) will not be affected by any of these changes.
Just another reason Jelsoft’s software is the software of my choice…;)
That is a commendable gesture on thier part.
Very good gesture indeed
I didn’t realize they were UK based.
Yes, nice gesture, but even nicer marketing on Jelsoft’s part. Within the next three months, Jelsoft will get a huge increase in customers. Smart guys they are.