Discussing daily rate and VAT....

[Spooner]

Hi,

I've been in discussions regarding a contract with a outsourcing company when the subject of rate came up. I stated my daily rate and this was agreed as not being a problem. I didn't charge VAT on my last contract as I wasn't registered but I am now.

My question is -will the outsourcing company expect VAT be added to the daily rate or should I have made it clear that my daily rate was 'plus VAT' ?

[tay]

They will expect it to be added.

[KevinS]

IMO, they will expect your rate to be ex-vat and be added to your invoices.

[HYpno27]

Most likely they'll be expecting you to add VAT afterwards.

Makes no odds to them just part of the great pass it on merry-go-round

[oracleslave]

Most likely they'll be expecting you to add VAT afterwards.

Makes no odds to them just part of the great pass it on merry-go-round

Yes, although it obviously makes a great deal of odds to the OP.

[Spooner]

Yes, although it obviously makes a great deal of odds to the OP.

Sure does.

Thanks for all the reply's.

What about agents? If I'm quoted a rate of 34 per hour is that including VAT?

[oracleslave]

Sure does.

Thanks for all the reply's.

What about agents? If I'm quoted a rate of 34 per hour is that including VAT?

Always excluding VAT in my opinion.

[chef]

Always excluding VAT in my opinion.

seconded.. vat is not your money, it's HMRC's, so when discussing your rate whether a quote for a work project, a hourly or daily rate with either an agent or end business or even when having manhood comparing competitions with other contractors about what you earn, VAT is never included within the rate and always assumed it's added on top.