Recent content by lloyd709

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    Flat rate VAT question

    I didn't say anything about design!!! I said have a website 'built' which which entails literally duplicating an existing site for me. 'built' may not have been the most appropriate word now this thread has become more refined - I'm paying them for something they have already built. I will be...
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    Flat rate VAT question

    What about buying a professional machine that has to be fitted with a tool that stamps your logo. Say in instance A the machine comes directly from stock and instance B the machine is built for you but to a standard design? I'm actually a photographer and some lenses you buy are actually...
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    Flat rate VAT question

    Very interesting. When is software development considered a product or a service? The software is virtually off the shelf - they are basically changing the logo!! If I purchased a piece of software in a box I would be able to claim VAT on it wouldn't I? I know it's the HMRC I would have to...
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    Flat rate VAT question

    I know company (very reputable) and they have already built the site for someone else - 99% sure not a problem on that front!
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    Flat rate VAT question

    I'm about to have a website built for £2000 but the designer wants to invoice me twice - now for £1000 and after completion for £1000. I know I can claim the VAT back for transactions over £2000 (I'm flat rate registered) but can I do the same if the transaction is split like this - for what...
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    Apple Accounting Software

    I think MYOB is not going to be around long looking at the website of the company that has just bought it! Also, I looked at it a while ago and it really annoyed me that it wouldn't let me start my accounting year on the 5th April. I phoned them up and they said it's quite standard practice...
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    Apple Accounting Software

    Does anyone know if I can use mac Quickbooks 2009 for my accounts. bizrate.co.uk (which is clearly a UK company) are selling it but I thought it was only a US product (as I thought it doesn't work with UK VAT). I'm a small sole treading business (photographer) with no employees using flat rate...