VAT, yes and no

[DCrown]

Why some devs charge VAT, some don't even when they are from the same country?
I read some customers just change the country at checkout to avoid vat, but I don't think it works, cuz your credit card or PayPal must match the country, I suppose.
I am pissed when I see a price with no vat information and then at checkout all of a sudden vat is added. Happened sometimes.
Why is vat so chaotic?

[chk071]

Why some devs charge VAT, some don't even when they are from the same country?

My guess: Some still don't have payment providers which handle VAT.

I'm wondering too though. Every online shop has to consider VAT in its system. Not that I would complain if I don't have to pay VAT, but, still.

[osiris]

I don't get charged VAT, but the banks have a nifty 'currency conversion' fee baked in.

[vurt]

yes.