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Invoicing a client in Scotland

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  • 20-08-2012 1:41pm
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    Mike_Eile
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:
    1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
    2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

    Thank you


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    off.the.walls
    Registered Users Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭off.the.walls


    Pretty sure irish VAT is 21% or 22% so its your price+VAT unless you previously stated that your price included VAT


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    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    Not a simple answer:

    You don't charge if you have proof of export of some kind and their VAT reg number. Otherwise you do and they claim back from our Revenue.

    Here's some up-to-date info
    http://www.brighton-accountants.com/blog/vat-uk-ireland/
    (mainly from UK to Ireland, but same principle anyway)
    off.the.walls wrote: »
    Pretty sure irish VAT is 21% or 22% so its your price+VAT unless you previously stated that your price included VAT

    Ahem 23%.


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    Mike_Eile
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭Mike_Eile


    I actually spoke with the Revenue earlier and they advised to check the client's VAT number here (http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/vieshome.do?selectedLanguage=EN) which I did. The number showed up as valid and therefore I issued an invoice with zero VAT (instructions from revenue).


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    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Not a Design question, moving to Entrpreneurial & Business Management.


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    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    Mike_Eile wrote: »
    Hi,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:
    1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
    2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

    Thank you
    I have one question - are you registered for VAT? If not you cannot charge it.


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    Mike_Eile
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭Mike_Eile


    mathepac wrote: »
    I have one question - are you registered for VAT? If not you cannot charge it.

    Yes I am registered for VAT.


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    Mike_Eile wrote: »
    Yes I am registered for VAT.

    Then you are correctly advised, do not charge VAT on the invoice but to keep your records straight for any VAT audit or Revenue queries, always record the UK customer VAT number on each invoice. You will also need to return your non-VAT sales separately on the VAT return form.


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    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Also need to fill out VIES returns.


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Also need to fill out VIES returns.


    Spot on! see this link for a full requirements http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/businesses/vies-intrastat-traders-manual.pdf


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    dbran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭dbran


    Mike_Eile wrote: »
    Hi,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:
    1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
    2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

    Thank you

    What kind of work do you do?


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