VAT partial exemption

A review of the potential pitfalls. When a business that is registered for VAT makes exempt supplies it will normally fall within the scope of partial exemption. This creates two problems: output VAT cannot be charged on exempt supplies – sounds obvious but the...

VAT thresholds – and other changes

Increases could delay VAT registration for 4,000 small business. From 1 April 2017 the VAT registration threshold will increase from £83,000 to £85,000 and the deregistration threshold from £81,000 to £83,000, in line with inflation. Also, the registration and...

Major changes to Flat Rate (FRS) VAT

As announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn statement, there are set to be major changes to the way Flat Rate VAT is to be operated, with effect from 1 April 2017. Small businesses using FRS VAT who routinely purchase goods or materials in the course of business will...