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    Should I become VAT reg ? Already Ltd

    I been Ltd for the last 10 months, but I'm not Vat registered !

    What are the advantages and disavantages of being VAT reg ?

    I hope to invoice around 50k for this year and that will be only for my services.

    #2
    Originally posted by Number9
    I been Ltd for the last 10 months, but I'm not Vat registered !

    What are the advantages and disavantages of being VAT reg ?

    I hope to invoice around 50k for this year and that will be only for my services.
    If your co's "taxable supplies" exceed a certain limit then it must be registered for VAT - its the law. See here
    http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsP...ument#P22_1118

    £50K per year is below the limit for compulsory registration, however, there are reasons for being VAT registered regardless because the VAT on expenditure can be reclaimed or a little extra cash can be made from the flat rate scheme.

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      #3
      If you don't need to be VAT registered then you should consider :-

      - If you're selling your services to other businesses who can reclaim the VAT, then you may as well register either on the standard or flat rate scheme because you can save some money.

      -If you're selling your services to the general public (unlikely) or to non-profit's then you need to consider whether your increased charges will put them off. Some non-profits can't claim for all their input VAT.

      Flat rate versus standard :-

      You just need to do a calculation to figure out if you'd be better off being registered under the flat rate scheme or the standard scheme. Add up the VAT you've paid on goods and services you've bought in the year then compare it your VAT inclusive charges minus 13% minus your VAT-exclusive charges. If the second figure is more (on £50k it's £1,112.50), then you will be better off financially under the flat rate scheme. It's also easier to administer because you just pay a fixed percentage of your VAT-inclusive income. On a £50k income you'd have to spend about £7k on VATable items to make the standard scheme worthwhile.

      In my opinion...
      It's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. www.areyoupopular.mobi

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        #4
        Thought the compulsory limit was more nearer 62k?

        Edit: Just checked and its currently 61k.

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          #5
          It is.
          It's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. www.areyoupopular.mobi

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            #6
            Originally posted by wizard1974uk
            Thought the compulsory limit was more nearer 62k?

            Edit: Just checked and its currently 61k.
            Actually it is £64k following this year's budget

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