Because it sucks running a business in the UK. I have to pay VAT on almost everything.
Are you based in Europe? If not then you shouldn't have to.
Does he have to pay the taxes in the second case?
Unfortunately I do, yes.
how much of the money goes to patreon?
Patreon takes 5%, and there are some other transfer fees too. However even if you pay directly by PayPal, they take a percentage too. Unfortunately everyone takes their cut!
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Because it sucks running a business in the UK. I have to pay VAT on almost everything.
Are you based in Europe? If not then you shouldn't have to.
Unfortunately I do, yes.
Patreon takes 5%, and there are some other transfer fees too. However even if you pay directly by PayPal, they take a percentage too. Unfortunately everyone takes their cut!