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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business VAT responsibilities
The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT is currently £85,000. Businesses with turnover below this level can also apply for a
Are mega sized marshmallows zero-rated?
In the UK most basic food stuffs are zero rated. However, the definition of ‘basic’ is not straightforward and many of the foods are zero rated as a result of historical