What do I need to do if I am eligible for VAT or Sales Tax exemption?

VAT is charged on all products/services for European countries. 

If you are eligible for VAT or Sales Tax exemption, click 'View account' tab. Under the 'My account' section enter the VAT number in the section provided. It usually takes 48 hours to validate your VAT number.

Please note: your first Elsevier Author Services (WebShop) order will include tax. Once your VAT number is approved, we will credit the tax amount back to you.

If you are a returning customer who was not previously VAT exempt, you are required to enter a VAT number in the section provided 'View account’ tab under your profile. 

Please contact us using one of the options below notifying us of the update and we will validate your VAT number. After the validation process is complete, your invoices will be VAT exempt. You will receive invoices by email after each successful submission.

For any old invoices which have not received VAT refunds please contact us using one of the options below, providing us with your valid VAT number.