Any VAT experts here?

[Macky]

Whats the crack when you are VAT registered and your client is based in the USA?

I still have to pay VAT on the payment I receive but how do I charge it to the client when they don't have VAT in the USA. All I can think of is adding the VAT to the fee and just charging them the total without itemising it as VAT.

Any help appreciated.

[Harry Angstrom]

You don't charge them vat and you claim back the vat you have paid through your quarterly return.

If you think you can get away with adding 20% onto the price, do it anyway, it's free money

[emmett grogan]

Originally Posted by Macky

Whats the crack when you are VAT registered and your client is based in the USA?

I still have to pay VAT on the payment I receive but how do I charge it to the client when they don't have VAT in the USA. All I can think of is adding the VAT to the fee and just charging them the total without itemising it as VAT.

Any help appreciated.

this might help

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/...ts/goods.htm#6

if that does not cover the situation then speak to VAT office

[Cee Jay]

Goods would bean export and therefore Z/R( proof of export etc required)
Services would depend on what service it is and( place of supply rules apply)

[Macky]

Cheers guys, all sorted.