Newie here. I am hoping for some tips and guidance.
I have set myself up as (UK based) sole trader providing consultancy services for a company (VAT registered) in Italy. My interactions were with the UK based team, but the head office is based in Italy and they will pay me. I have now sent my invoice to them for services provided in Nov/Dec 2020. I dated the invoice 30th December 2020 (transition period). I did not charge VAT as I am not anywhere near the £85K mark.
They have asked me for my VAT number and whether I am registered with VIES (VAT Information Exchange System).
My questions/ confusion:
- Do I need to register for VAT as sole trader? In the UK? In Italy?
- If I must, is it the UK or Italian VAT?
- What should/ must I consider?
Thanks a lot for your time.
I have set myself up as (UK based) sole trader providing consultancy services for a company (VAT registered) in Italy. My interactions were with the UK based team, but the head office is based in Italy and they will pay me. I have now sent my invoice to them for services provided in Nov/Dec 2020. I dated the invoice 30th December 2020 (transition period). I did not charge VAT as I am not anywhere near the £85K mark.
They have asked me for my VAT number and whether I am registered with VIES (VAT Information Exchange System).
My questions/ confusion:
- Do I need to register for VAT as sole trader? In the UK? In Italy?
- If I must, is it the UK or Italian VAT?
- What should/ must I consider?
Thanks a lot for your time.
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