Custom Tote Bags for UK Agencies with Events in the EU
Running an event in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rome or anywhere else in the EU? We print the bags in the EU and deliver them straight to your venue, hotel or office there, so they never cross a customs border. You order and pay online from the UK, from 25 pieces.
What UK agencies ask before they order
Since Brexit, merchandise for an event in the EU is a little more complicated for UK agencies. This is how ordering from us works when your office is in the UK and the event is in the EU.
Can a UK agency order printed bags for an event in the EU?
Yes. Your company and your billing address can be in the UK. What matters is that the delivery address is in the EU.
You order on the website, pay by card in euros and receive an invoice for your accounts.
Why order from an EU supplier for an EU event?
Bags sent from the UK to an event in the EU cross a customs border, which can mean customs paperwork, import charges and delays just before the event.
Our bags are printed in the EU and delivered within the EU, so there is no customs clearance and no import duty between our print house and your venue.
Can you deliver straight to the venue or our hotel?
Yes. We can usually deliver directly to a company address, event venue, office or hotel. Enter it as the delivery address and add the name and phone number of the person who will receive the parcel.
Large venues often have fixed delivery slots for stands, so check their rules first.
How does VAT work for a UK company?
Prices are shown excluding VAT. VAT is calculated at checkout based on the delivery country, so an order delivered to Italy is charged Italian VAT, and you see the exact total before you pay.
If your company has an EU VAT number, enter it at checkout. Your accountant can tell you whether your company can reclaim the VAT.
Can our client approve the design?
Yes. You receive a digital proof by email before anything is printed. It shows the position, the size and the colours of the print.
Forward it to your client and reply with the approval. Production starts only after the proof is approved in writing.
Can the bags arrive without your name on them?
Yes. The bags carry only your client's design. If the parcel should reach your client without our name on it, ask for blind shipping when you order. It is free.
How early should we order for an event in the EU?
Production and delivery: Typically 10–15 working days from artwork approval, or adjusted to your desired delivery date.
Write the event date in the cart when you order. If your deadline is tight, contact us before ordering and we will tell you whether it can be done.
Can you deliver to the UK as well?
No. We deliver to the 27 EU countries only, and this does not include Northern Ireland.
That is why we are the right fit for events in the EU, and not for events in the UK.
Pick your bag and order
Choose quantity and colour on the product page, upload your logo, and check out — that's it.
Why order from Prints & Bags
Real cotton, real weights
140–340 g/m² options, so you choose budget, standard or premium — the weight is always stated, never a guess.
Easy online ordering
Pick quantity and colour, upload your logo, done. We check every file before production and send a proof.
On time across the EU
Standard EU delivery included, with clear production timelines so your event or launch is never at risk.
From logo to doorstep in four steps
Choose your bag
Bag type, fabric weight, colour and quantity — all on the product page.
Upload your logo
Add your artwork (PDF, AI, EPS, PNG). Not sure it's print-ready? Send it anyway.
We check & proof
We review the file and send a digital proof. Production starts only after you approve.
Delivered on time
Printed in Europe and shipped to your address, event venue or office.
Common questions
What's the minimum order?
From 25 pieces per design on selected products — easy for small brands, shops and events, with no need to commit to huge quantities.
Can I print on both sides?
Yes. Double-sided printing is available on many bags — the same logo both sides or a different design front and back.
How long does production take?
Usually around 10–15 business days after artwork approval, depending on quantity and product. Tight deadline? Contact us first.
Is VAT included and can I get an invoice?
Prices are shown excluding VAT; VAT is handled at checkout based on your country and business status. Businesses receive an invoice.
Do you sell blank bags without print?
No — we only supply bags with your custom print. Every bag is produced to order with your design, so we do not stock or sell unprinted blanks. If you need blank bags, a promotional-textile wholesaler is the better fit.
Do you offer blind shipping?
Yes — we can ship blind at no extra cost. Your order arrives in neutral packaging with no Prints & Bags branding, and no invoice or pricing documents are included in the parcel. Just tell us when you place the order and we will handle it.
Can a UK company order printed tote bags for an event in the EU?
Yes. The billing address can be in the UK and the delivery address can be in any EU country. You order and pay online by card in euros, and the bags are delivered to the venue, hotel or office you name.
Do the bags go through customs?
No. The bags are printed in the EU and delivered within the EU, so there is no customs clearance and no import duty between our print house and your venue.
Which VAT does a UK company pay?
VAT is calculated at checkout based on the EU delivery country, and you see the exact total before you pay. If your company has an EU VAT number, enter it at checkout.
Can you deliver to an address in the UK?
No. We deliver to the 27 EU countries only, and this does not include Northern Ireland.
Ready to order your branded bags?
Choose your bag, upload your logo, and check out online — proof approved before anything is printed.
Choose your bagsEvent merchandise for UK agencies working across Europe
Typical cases. A congress or expo in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rome or Paris. A client's product launch or team event abroad. Welcome bags for guests at a hotel in the EU. In each case the agency orders from the UK and the bags arrive where the event is.
Proof from our orders. A customer in London ordered 100 heavyweight organic tote bags online and had them delivered to a country lodge in Ireland, with Irish VAT calculated at checkout.
Why it saves time. Every product page shows the price per bag at each quantity, excluding VAT, so a budget can go into a client proposal without waiting for a quote. Delivery within the EU is free.
Related. Read our pages for event agencies, iGaming expos and partner gifts and head offices ordering for another country. Companies in the United States can read about custom tote bags for US companies, delivered in Europe.
About Prints & Bags
Prints & Bags is a European B2B supplier of custom-printed and embroidered pouches, jute bags and cotton tote bags, sold directly through our online catalogue. Choose a bag, upload your logo, and order online — from 25 pieces, with free EU shipping, a free digital proof, and production in 10–15 working days after approval.