Dear players,
We have been informed that the European Union (EU) has adopted new VAT laws for all online businesses. R2Games is legally obligated to begin collecting VAT from players in all EU countries starting January 1st, 2015. Please see the list below for the current VAT rates for each EU member state, which has been effective since July 1st, 2014.
Member State - VAT Rate
In accordance with the new EU VAT laws, we will begin collecting VAT from European players on our English platform. The tax will be added when purchasing in-game currencies. When purchasing, please make note of these changes. If there are any future changes, an additional announcement will be made. If you have any questions with this change, please do not hesitate to contact us.
R2Games
January 23, 2015
We have been informed that the European Union (EU) has adopted new VAT laws for all online businesses. R2Games is legally obligated to begin collecting VAT from players in all EU countries starting January 1st, 2015. Please see the list below for the current VAT rates for each EU member state, which has been effective since July 1st, 2014.
Member State - VAT Rate
- Austria - 20%
- Belgium - 21%
- Bulgaria - 20%
- Croatia - 25%
- Cyprus - 19%
- Czech Republic - 21%
- Denmark - 25%
- Estonia - 20%
- Finland - 24%
- France - 20%
- Germany - 19%
- Greece - 23%
- Hungary - 27%
- Ireland - 23%
- Italy - 22%
- Latvia - 21%
- Lithuania - 21%
- Luxembourg - 17%
- Malta - 18%
- Netherlands - 21%
- Poland - 23%
- Portugal - 23%
- Romania - 24%
- Slovakia - 20%
- Slovenia - 22%
- Spain - 21%
- Sweden - 25%
- United Kingdom (UK) - 20%
In accordance with the new EU VAT laws, we will begin collecting VAT from European players on our English platform. The tax will be added when purchasing in-game currencies. When purchasing, please make note of these changes. If there are any future changes, an additional announcement will be made. If you have any questions with this change, please do not hesitate to contact us.
R2Games
January 23, 2015