Recent content by laurencem

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    Unregistered subcontractor for VAT

    Fair point David, you're probably right about the £250. Wizzard - re: "did you even tell the customer when you quoted for the job that you would need to hire a subby to lay the floor?"" Yes, why, what are you asking? We quote to include our works, but in this case, we passed on the cost of...
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    Unregistered subcontractor for VAT

    I suppose it makes sense that I have to ignore the VAT lower down the chain as I'm not being provided with a VAT invoice. You are correct Wizzard. I was just hoping that there was a way of recording the VAT already paid on the materials so the customer doesn't pay twice. Is there no way that I...
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    Unregistered subcontractor for VAT

    Thanks David If you are saying that I should charge £400 + VAT to the customer, they are being charged VAT twice on the materials. Is there a way I can record that I am already paying VAT on the materials portion, deduct this (£250 - 17.5%) , charge VAT on the remaining Net amount (£150 +...
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    Unregistered subcontractor for VAT

    Morning all. First post on UKBF I am a VAT registered sole trader in the plumbing and heating industry. I have used a subcontractor who is not VAT registered to supply and lay a floor in a bathroom. He has invoiced me £400 (£150 labour, £250 materials) with no VAT to pay. I am invoicing my...