Why am I being charged for VAT if I live in New Zealand

[ytzpilot]

I went to check out GSX 2 and I am being charged VAT even though I don't live in Europe, is this correct?

Itemized Billings
SubTotal   45.38 NZD
Coupon   0.00 NZD
Shipping   0.00 NZD
VAT Tax (15.00%)   6.81 NZD
Grand Total   52.19 NZD

Are you guys registered with IRD in New Zealand to collect GST? Your checkout isn't showing this, or what your GST number is

[virtuali]

You have been charged for VAT, because your country passed a law that requires digital downloads to be liable of VAT/GST added, in 2016

https://www.vatlive.com/country-guides/oceana/new-zealand/new-zealand-gst-electronic-services/

Please note that we are not selling you anything, Esellerate/Digital River does so, while we might not reach the yearly annual income to become liable of VAT/GSX, Digital River surely does, so they charged you correctly according to the law of your country.

[ytzpilot]

OK That makes sense, they would have the GST number

You should change your checkout to show VAT/GST to avoid the confusion

Cheers