Most businesses take for granted that they can register with HMRC and then reclaim any VAT they pay on purchases. But if your business only makes sales outside the UK that aren’t subject to VAT, are
you allowed to register in the first place?
Published 03.12.2009
Last year the VAT rules for services supplied to overseas customers were changed, but certainly not simplified. One of our subscribers, who provides property services, wanted to know whether or not
they should charge VAT?
Published 22.07.2011
Due to Brexit the VAT rules have changed for supplies of services to customers in the EU. While these are less onerous than the new rules for goods, what, if any, changes should you be making to your
VAT procedures?
Published 28.01.2021
Businesses can’t reclaim VAT on entertaining expenses, but there are circumstances where this rule doesn’t apply. And a recent case in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has created a further
opportunity. When can you make a claim?
Published 23.04.2009
Your company has been doing well over the last few years from its eBay sales, but you’ve just discovered you’ve been charged VAT on the sales commission you pay. Can you simply reclaim this or is
there more involved?
Published 12.05.2014
If you buy goods or services from an EU country that you import for use in your UK business, you must usually deal with the VAT ins and outs through your quarterly returns. But what about VAT paid on
purchases made while in an EU country?
Published 17.10.2023
From January 1 2010 new VAT rules apply to services supplied outside the UK. Along with these there’s a new reporting regime which potentially carries stiff penalties for not complying. What do you
need to know?
Published 11.01.2010
Businesses that frequently buy goods from abroad have systems set up to reclaim VAT. But if you only make the occasional purchase, how do you go about making a claim?
Published 16.02.2015
The Internet means you can advertise your products to a customer in, say, Italy, as easily as you can to one just around the corner. But if you make a sale will you need an overseas VAT registration,
and what’s the best way to get one?
Published 11.06.2013
A ground-breaking decision by the EU Advocate General might lead to the Taxman having to rethink his rules on entertaining expenses. Currently, you’re not allowed to reclaim VAT on these; how might
this change?
Published 12.04.2010