My 1st Gaming Laptop

[JohnMuscat729]

So I got recommended this quote by having a live chat with PCS but I am holding it off due to the additional tax . It originally came down to €1,319.17 but with the tax it came up to €1,540.87 but that is too out of my budget , but I will wait for some months to wait for the next 12th gen cpu's and hopefully these come down with price . ( Do note that the RTX 3060 is 110w TDP and its a DGPU )Now apparently I have to pay like 200 Euro more because I live in Malta . Any Suggestions ?
Unique Link to Re-Configure : https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/elimina-iii-17/rVEM8zscRg/
Chassis & Display
Elimina Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 11800H (2.3GHz, 4.6GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf European Power Cable
Battery
Elimina Series Integrated 49WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
ELIMINA 17" SERIES MULTI COLOUR BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
Clevo NP70HP (6GB RTX-3060, i7-11800H, 144Hz N7, Blank KB)
Delivery
4 DAY DELIVERY TO MALTA
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Price: €1,314.17 including VAT and Delivery

 

[Bhuna50]

What are you going to be using the laptop for - what type of games do you play etc?

VAT would be payable either through PCS (if they have an arrangement with Malta) OR when it is imported to you in Malta, you would have to pay your customs / excise duty etc.

To bring it down in price you could go for the 3050Ti but as you've mentioned the 3060 I expect thats not an option for you.

 

[SpyderTracks]

PCS aren't VAT registered in Malta, so you would need to pay the extra VAT when it hit customs.

I'm incorrect, PCS are VAT registered in Malta I believe.

I think you would need to order the PC from www.pcspecialist.it and specify the delivery country to Malta and it should include any taxes and import VAT at checkout.

 

[JohnMuscat729]

What are you going to be using the laptop for - what type of games do you play etc?

VAT would be payable either through PCS (if they have an arrangement with Malta) OR when it is imported to you in Malta, you would have to pay your customs / excise duty etc.

To bring it down in price you could go for the 3050Ti but as you've mentioned the 3060 I expect thats not an option for you.

Okay how can I do the 1st option ? I am still checking how much do I need to pay for customs/excise duty , do any of you know ? Maybe I can set up something I don't know exactly

 

[Bhuna50]

Looking here:

VAT RATES - Malta

see also :– VAT compliance in Malta– Intrastat compliance in Malta AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING Agricultural Inputs – Fertilisers VAT – standard rate : 18.00 % Agricultural Inputs – Pesticides and plant protection materials VAT – standard rate : 18.00 % Agricultural inputs VAT – standard...

becompliant.tax

it looks like Malta VAT is 18% for Computers

 

[Bhuna50]

Also, I note the following information is provided through the order process if you order from the .co.uk website for delivery to Malta:

 

[JohnMuscat729]

PCS aren't VAT registered in Malta, so you would need to pay the extra VAT when it hit customs.

I'm incorrect, PCS are VAT registered in Malta I believe.

I think you would need to order the PC from www.pcspecialist.it and specify the delivery country to Malta and it should include any taxes and import VAT at checkout.

If I order from the Italian since it's part of the EU I won't have to pay extra. Thanks

 

[Bhuna50]

If I order from the Italian since it's part of the EU I won't have to pay extra. Thanks

I think you may still have to as the shipment is from the UK (not in the EU). Also if you look when going through the order on the .it website then you get the same message (in Italian) warning you of this for shipment to Malta:

You will need to look into it and maybe give them a call on how it works before just ordering so you dont get a shock if you do get charged extra.

Have you asked in the Italian forums if anyone has ordered for delivery to Malta - in case they can help you?

 

[JohnMuscat729]

I think you may still have to as the shipment is from the UK (not in the EU). Also if you look when going through the order on the .it website then you get the same message (in Italian) warning you of this for shipment to Malta:

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You will need to look into it and maybe give them a call on how it works before just ordering so you dont get a shock if you do get charged extra.

Have you asked in the Italian forums if anyone has ordered for delivery to Malta - in case they can help you?

Alright I will do that