Understanding VAT Bad Debt Relief

Understanding VAT Bad Debt Relief

Struggling with unpaid invoices? If you've paid VAT to HMRC but never received payment from your customer, you may be able to reclaim that VAT. Learn how bad debt relief works and whether switching to cash accounting could ease your VAT woes. The VAT bad debt...
VAT if you sell your business

VAT if you sell your business

When selling a business, the Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern (TOGC) rules can allow the transaction to be VAT-free if key conditions are met. This prevents unnecessary VAT charges and ensures compliance with HMRC. Learn how TOGC applies to your sale. A TOGC...
How VAT Payments on Account Work

How VAT Payments on Account Work

Businesses owing over £2.3 million in VAT annually must make advance payments on account. These are based on the previous year’s VAT liability and paid in instalments. Late payments incur penalties, but adjustments may be possible for fluctuating...
VAT and the goods you use in your own business

VAT and the goods you use in your own business

Using business goods instead of selling them is usually VAT-free, but some cases require VAT payments. These "taxable self-supplies" include cars taken from stock and certain buildings. Read on to see how to stay compliant. If your business makes products or...
What’s included in your VAT return

What’s included in your VAT return

With a £90,000 VAT registration threshold, many UK businesses might wonder whether to register voluntarily. Understanding how to balance output and input VAT can help optimise cash flow and avoid costly mistakes with HMRC. The current VAT registration threshold...
Health services exempt from VAT

Health services exempt from VAT

Health professionals providing medical services may be exempt from VAT if their work falls within their registered profession and primarily protects, maintains, or restores health. HMRC outlines specific exempt services, including diagnosis and treatment. The VAT...