5 Star Equine Sales | Online auction

How It Works

For Sellers

Enter Your Horse – Submit photos, videos, and details through our online form.
Auction Runs Online – Buyers bid directly on your listing during the auction week. They can arrange to come visit the horse onsite.
Sale Completion – When the auction ends, the highest bidder wins. (If you set a reserve price, this minimum price must be met in order for the horse to sell)
Payment and Horse Transfer – 5 Star Equine Sales collects payment from the buyer and you and the buyer arrange transportation directly.
Seller Payout – You receive the sale amount minus the 5% commission (plus VAT if applicable).

For Buyers

Register to Bid – Create an account and agree to the auction terms.
Browse Listings – Review information and videos before bidding. Arrange an in-person visit if desired.
Place Your Bids – Bid anytime during the auction window; highest bid wins.
Payment – The winning bidder pays the purchase price (plus VAT if applicable).
Arrange Pickup or Transport – Buyer coordinates directly with the seller once payment is confirmed.

Current Fee Schedule

Buyer Fees	Seller Fees
VAT on horse depends on seller’s VAT status	5% Seller’s Commission + NI VAT (20%) if applicable
	~~Consignment Fee (if applicable): X + VAT = Y~~
	*If applicable: No-Sale Fee: €150 + VAT = €180
	*If applicable: Withdrawal Fee: 5% of reserve price or €500 + VAT (whichever is greater)

Example For Buyers

Buyer Type	Seller Type	What Happens	Calculation on Your Invoice	Total Buyer Pays
EU Non-VAT Buyer	EU VAT Seller	Horse: VAT added at r% (e.g., 21%).	€10,000 (Horse) + €2,100 (VAT on Horse)	€12,100
EU VAT Buyer	EU VAT Seller (same country as buyer)	Horse: VAT added at r%.	€10,000 (Horse) + €2,100 (VAT on Horse)	€12,100
EU VAT Buyer	EU VAT Seller (different country than buyer)	Horse: no VAT on our invoice; buyer handles VAT in their country.	€10,000 (Horse)	€10,000
EU VAT Buyer	EU Non-VAT Seller	Horse: no VAT.	€10,000 (Horse)	€10,000
EU Non-VAT Buyer	EU Non-VAT Seller	Horse: no VAT.	€10,000 (Horse)	€10,000
Non-EU Buyer	EU VAT Seller	Horse: 0% (export).	€10,000 (Horse)	€10,000
Non-EU Buyer	EU Non-VAT Seller	Horse: 0% (export).	€10,000 (Horse)	€10,000

Example For Sellers

Seller Type	What Happens (Fees)	Calculation (Seller Proceeds)	Seller Receives
Seller without a VAT number	+20% UK VAT added to our fees	€10,000 (Horse Hammer Price) – €500 (Commission) – €100 (VAT on Commission)	€9,400
Seller with Valid VAT number	No UK VAT (reverse charge / outside scope)	€10,000 (Horse Hammer Price) – €500 (Commission)	€9,500

Seller Type

What Happens (Fees)

Calculation (Seller Proceeds)

Seller Receives

Seller without a VAT number

+20% UK VAT added to our fees

€10,000 (Horse Hammer Price) – €500 (Commission) – €100 (VAT on Commission)

€9,400

Seller with Valid VAT number

No UK VAT (reverse charge / outside scope)

€10,000 (Horse Hammer Price) – €500 (Commission)

€9,500

Notes:

-All fees charged by 5 Star Equine Sales Ltd. are subject to 20% NI VAT.

-These examples are for guidance only. Actual VAT and totals depend on the buyer’s and seller’s VAT status and the applicable tax laws in the country of supply. Local VAT rates and requirements may vary.

-0% VAT on exported horses requires proof of export