Students who reside in nations that charge VAT (Value Added Tax) or GST (Goods & Services Tax) may be required to pay this tax when they purchase a Udemy course. This article includes answers to frequently asked questions we receive regarding taxes for Udemy course purchases.
What are Udemy’s Taxpayer Identification Number and VAT ID?
Udemy’s Taxpayer Identification Number is 27-1779864. Our VAT ID is IE3290745GH.
What is VAT / GST?
The VAT (Value Added Tax) or GST (Goods & Services Tax) is a form of consumption tax on goods and services. So, students who reside in nations that charge VAT / GST, may be required to pay the tax when they purchase a Udemy course. The rates and regulations for the tax vary, depending on the country.
Who has to pay VAT / GST?
Currently, students who reside in the European Union (EU), South Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia will be charged the tax when they purchase a course. Should the tax requirements change, Udemy reserves the right to change this policy to be in compliance at any time.
Will Udemy remit the VAT / GST I paid?
As Udemy.com is a business to consumer website, we are not able to remove references to VAT / GST from our receipts. Please note that while Udemy has an office based in Ireland to process European payments, the sale is derived from our headquarters in the United States, not Ireland.
If a customer wants a receipt without reference to VAT / GST because they are a business and therefore do not pay VAT / GST, they would need to sign up for a Udemy for Business account. If you are a business that is interested in the Udemy for Business platform, you can learn more here.
Can I get a customized receipt with Udemy’s Ireland address?
As noted above, although we have an office in Ireland, Udemy sales are actually based in the United States. As a result, the customized receipt will indicate the address for Udemy, Inc. in San Francisco, as that is the entity that took the payment.
Adding a business name and/or VAT/GST numbers is documentation only and will not change the VAT/GST charged on your order.
Is the VAT / GST added onto the course price?
Students purchasing courses in the EU, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia will see the course price and VAT / GST, all inclusive, on the marketplace. So, for example, if the course is priced at £20, then you will pay £20 for the purchase.
How can I determine how much VAT / GST was charged?
When you enroll in a Udemy course, you will be sent a receipt via email, which will break down the course price and VAT / GST separately. The amount you paid will be shown on your receipt beside Tax . The VAT is calculated based on the net amount, rather than the total amount.
So for example, in the United Kingdom, a 20% VAT is charged. If the course is priced at £45 on the Udemy marketplace, then, £7.50 in tax is paid to meet the course’s listed price. Please see the example below:
45 / 1.2 = 37.5
37.5 + 7.5 = 45
Where can I get a copy of my receipt?
If you require another copy of your receipt, you can quickly access one by heading to the Purchase History in your account. For instructions on how to access this page and to get a copy of your receipt, please click here.
Is it possible to get receipts without the VAT / GST amount that was charged shown?
Due to legal obligations we must show the amount of VAT / GST that was charged for each transaction. We will not be able to remove VAT / GST amounts from receipts.