Invoicing a client in Scotland

Mike_Eile

Hi,

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:

1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

Thank you

off.the.walls

Pretty sure irish VAT is 21% or 22% so its your price+VAT unless you previously stated that your price included VAT

tricky D

Not a simple answer:

You don't charge if you have proof of export of some kind and their VAT reg number. Otherwise you do and they claim back from our Revenue.

Here's some up-to-date info
http://www.brighton-accountants.com/blog/vat-uk-ireland/
(mainly from UK to Ireland, but same principle anyway)

off.the.walls wrote: »

Pretty sure irish VAT is 21% or 22% so its your price+VAT unless you previously stated that your price included VAT

Ahem 23%.

Mike_Eile

I actually spoke with the Revenue earlier and they advised to check the client's VAT number here (http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/vieshome.do?selectedLanguage=EN) which I did. The number showed up as valid and therefore I issued an invoice with zero VAT (instructions from revenue).

aidan_walsh

Not a Design question, moving to Entrpreneurial & Business Management.

mathepac

Mike_Eile wrote: »

Hi,

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:

1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

Thank you

I have one question - are you registered for VAT? If not you cannot charge it.

Mike_Eile

mathepac wrote: »

I have one question - are you registered for VAT? If not you cannot charge it.

Yes I am registered for VAT.

Peterdalkey

Mike_Eile wrote: »

Yes I am registered for VAT.

Then you are correctly advised, do not charge VAT on the invoice but to keep your records straight for any VAT audit or Revenue queries, always record the UK customer VAT number on each invoice. You will also need to return your non-VAT sales separately on the VAT return form.

srsly78

Also need to fill out VIES returns.

Peterdalkey

srsly78 wrote: »

Also need to fill out VIES returns.

Spot on! see this link for a full requirements http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/businesses/vies-intrastat-traders-manual.pdf

dbran

Mike_Eile wrote: »

Hi,

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I've a new client who is based in Scotland. I have two questions:

1. Do I include VAT on the quote?
2. What rate of VAT should I charge?

Thank you

What kind of work do you do?