Why am I charged VAT? Updated April 08, 2021 04:58 According to EU regulations, all customers located within the EU are required to pay VAT unless they have a valid VAT ID, in which case they are exempt from VAT. All purchases made through 2Checkout by EU shoppers will be charged a VAT rate according to the customer's country of residence or establishment. Sales made through 2Checkout by customers from Iceland, Norway and Switzerland (outside of the EU) are subject to each country's VAT.