by | Feb 5, 2026 | Value Added Tax
The question of whether or not you are required to charge VAT when selling a company car depends on how the vehicle was bought and whether VAT was recovered at the time. Understanding these distinctions can help ensure the correct VAT treatment and avoids costly...
by | Jan 8, 2026 | Value Added Tax
Verifying a VAT number before reclaiming VAT can protect your business from rejected claims, repayments, and unnecessary penalties.The online service for checking a UK VAT number is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number. This online tool allows businesses and...
by | Jan 2, 2026 | Value Added Tax
For eligible businesses, the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme can reduce paperwork, smooth cash flow and replace quarterly returns with a single annual submission. The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is open to most businesses with a taxable turnover of up to £1.35...
by | Dec 4, 2025 | Value Added Tax
VAT road fuel scale charges are fixed, standardised amounts that businesses must use to account for output VAT when they provide fuel for private use in a vehicle that is also used for business purposes. The VAT road fuel scale charges are published annually with the...
by | Nov 13, 2025 | Value Added Tax
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now operate on a points-based system, where repeated delays can quickly lead to a £200 penalty and added interest. The VAT late filing penalties regime changed for accounting...
by | Oct 30, 2025 | Value Added Tax
If your business has relatively low VATable expenses, the VAT Flat Rate Scheme can simplify your VAT reporting and may also improve cash flow. The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify VAT accounting for small businesses. Instead of calculating VAT on each sale...
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