Approaching the VAT registration threshold

When approaching the VAT registration threshold there are important matters to consider. The VAT registration threshold is the point at which businesses must register for VAT with HMRC.

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VAT recovery from car leasing payments

The VAT treatment of motor expenses is an important concern for any business that incurs VAT on these costs. Below, we highlight key points to consider regarding the recovery of input tax (VAT) when

Construction industry – VAT reverse charge

There are special VAT reverse charge rules in place for certain building contractors and sub-contractors. These regulations, which came into effect on 1 March 2021, make the supply of most

When you must register for VAT

The taxable turnover threshold for VAT registration is currently £90,000 and has applied since April 2024.

Businesses must register for VAT if they meet one of the following conditions:

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VAT group registration

There are special VAT rules that allow two or more companies or limited liability partnerships, commonly referred to as ‘bodies corporate’, to be treated as a single taxable person for VAT purposes

Late filing penalties VAT returns

The VAT penalty regime that applies to the late submission and / or late payments of VAT returns changed for VAT return periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. Under the new regime, there are

More detail on VAT charge on private school fees

More details have been published regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to impose a VAT charge on private school fees. The government has said that the money raised by ending the tax breaks on VAT,

HMRC launches VAT registration tool

A new digital VAT registration tool has been launched by HMRC that can be used to help businesses work out the effects of registering for VAT.

The launch of the tool known as the VAT Registration

Using the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme

The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is available to most businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1.35 million. Key benefits of the scheme include the obligation to file just one VAT return per year,

Register for VAT One Stop Shop Scheme

The VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme applies to goods imported in consignments with a value of £135 or less (known as low value goods) from countries outside the EU and Northern Ireland, to