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
We often receive questions from subscribers asking whether they need to charge VAT on services they provide to foreign clients. And if not, can they still claim back the VAT on the costs of making
those supplies?
Published 26.02.2009
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
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
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently delivered a shock decision which could open the way for UK businesses to reclaim the VAT paid on goods they bought and used before they were registered.
What’s the full story?
Published 12.11.2010
Registering for VAT can be voluntary or compulsory. Either way it will take time for HMRC to get you in the system and issue a registration number. How should you deal with invoicing your customers
during this period?
Published 28.03.2019
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
Whilst on holiday you find just the thing for your office you’ve been looking for and decide to buy it. As it’s a purchase for your business can you reclaim the foreign VAT you pay?
Published 08.07.2019
Claiming back VAT paid on foreign expenses can be a nightmare. A major change is coming in less than six months, but to get the greatest benefit from this what action should you be taking now?
Published 10.07.2009
Goods sold to customers based in another EU country can be zero-rated if the customer is VAT registered there. But if you don’t follow procedure, you could end up with an unexpected VAT bill. What
are the golden rules to follow?
Published 26.03.2009