Starting January 1, 2026, Atom is updating how Value Added Tax (VAT) is handled for domain purchase transactions involving EU and UK buyers. The goal of this update is to simplify VAT handling for sellers and remove unnecessary complexity, while ensuring VAT is applied consistently and correctly.
What’s changing
When VAT is collected from a buyer, Atom will remit the VAT directly to the relevant tax authorities in the EU and UK. VAT will no longer be passed through to sellers for remittance.
Atom is registering with the appropriate EU and UK tax authorities so VAT can be handled centrally, transparently, and with minimal effort required from sellers.
Why we’re making this change
To simplify VAT handling and reduce administrative complexity for sellers, Atom is centralizing VAT collection and remittance, in line with global marketplace practices.
Removes the need for sellers to track, file, or remit VAT on Atom transactions
Reduces administrative and compliance complexity
Ensures VAT is applied consistently across regions
Allows sellers to focus on selling, not VAT logistics
This update is designed to make VAT handling simpler and more predictable for sellers.
What’s not changing
Sellers are not selling their domains to Atom. Atom remains a marketplace facilitating sales between buyers and sellers.
Sale prices, commissions, and payout calculations are unchanged.
Sellers remain responsible for their own taxes, such as income or corporate taxes.
VAT will continue to be clearly shown on buyer invoices where applicable.
Payment plans
This VAT handling applies to all future payments, including payment plans already in progress.
For any installment paid on or after January 1, Atom will handle VAT remittance for that payment, even if the payment plan started earlier.
Do sellers need to take any action?
No. Sellers do not need to register for EU or UK VAT as a result of this change.
Sellers should simply ensure their account details remain up to date and consult their own tax advisors regarding income or corporate taxes.