VAT for affiliates

[justbookies]

Yes, the supply is a reverse charge service as it is not one of the excluded services in Notice 741A. It makes no difference to your VAT payment to HMRC but should be included in the standard (not flat rate scheme) VAT return using the reverse charge rules.

Ok, thanks. Sounds like most things that I assumed were outside scope should actually be reverse charge. I think I am more confused than ever. However whether something is 'reverse charge' or 'outside scope', as you importantly point out, doesn't change the vat due (which I think is the crucial aspect when dealing with hmrc). After all 'reverse charge' zeros out on the vat return in terms of vat amounts due while 'outside scope' doesn't appear on the return at all.

[casinovegas]

Registered for vat today. It was not fun and trying to get my head around this all is very confusing!

[hrbs.biz]

Registered for vat today. It was not fun and trying to get my head around this all is very confusing!

Hi

Did you also apply for the flat rate scheme (FRS) at the same time? As you may already know, in your first VAT return you can reclaim some VAT that has been charged to you in the 6 months prior to the VAT registration date . HMRC have details at http --> www - hmrc.gov.uk/vat/start/register/purchases-before.htm . This VAT can also be reclaimed in the first VAT return even if you have joined the FRS. Your accountant should be able to advise you on this.

Keith

[casinovegas]

Yeh we went for the flat rate scheme. I'm leaving all that with the accountant......