As AdultWork.com is the platform and portal through which you run your business, we are responsible for ensuring VAT is applied properly on transactions conducted through the platform.
Whilst that may not be ideal for some, if we were not required to apply VAT to these on-site transactions, the burden of responsibility would be on each individual Member. We feel this is unrealistic for each AW Service Provider to manage on top of managing a demanding online business. One of our goals for the site has always been to provide an easy platform with all the tools you need to run your business.