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 construction services between construction or building businesses subject to...
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: At the end of any month, the value of taxable supplies made in the past 12...
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 known as a VAT group. These bodies corporate can register...
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 separate penalties for late VAT returns and late payment of VAT....
