Right I've started another contract, standard type of contract, daily rate, x hrs a day ....
I've now received the first payment in to my company bank account and it appears that the amount paid is the quoted rate times * 5 days. Now normally I would expect this plus the VAT. I have also received a copy of the invoice from the agency and the NET and GROSS boxes contain the same amount!
I've contacted the agent about this but obviously being the weekend I won't be getting a reply until next week.
My understanding has always been that the daily rate is less VAT, my last 10yrs of contracts have followed this rule. The new contract does not specify VAT either way, just a daily rate. I also confirmed the rate was less VAT with the agent before accepting, but over the phone.
Where do I stand legally if the agency start playing hard ball ? I would be looking to leave the contract if they don't agree that I should also be getting the VAT.
Thanks
I've now received the first payment in to my company bank account and it appears that the amount paid is the quoted rate times * 5 days. Now normally I would expect this plus the VAT. I have also received a copy of the invoice from the agency and the NET and GROSS boxes contain the same amount!
I've contacted the agent about this but obviously being the weekend I won't be getting a reply until next week.
My understanding has always been that the daily rate is less VAT, my last 10yrs of contracts have followed this rule. The new contract does not specify VAT either way, just a daily rate. I also confirmed the rate was less VAT with the agent before accepting, but over the phone.
Where do I stand legally if the agency start playing hard ball ? I would be looking to leave the contract if they don't agree that I should also be getting the VAT.
Thanks
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