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    VAT: accountant who can deal different EU countries at once

    Hi Rukleit, can you let me know who you use for German VAT returns please? Message me if that's ok :) Much appreciated
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    VAT in Spain and Germany

    Hi all, Looking to register for VAT in Spain and Germany for our UK company making supplies to the EU. Anybody know where to go for this? Spain I think it's the 'Agencia Tributaria' but I imagine it's a specific department for non-resident companies. Germany I think it's Hannover Nord...
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    US Bank Account

    Hi, I'm looking to open a US Bank Account, either personal or business and am based in the UK. Strictly speaking it should be a business account but I don't want to overcomplicate a difficult task already. Anybody know how to do this? Barclays in the UK can't help me. HSBC can't help me...
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    US $ Account (from UK)

    Hi all, I need a USD account with standardised US account number and routing code for a new client. They can only pay me via this means, into a US account (no other option available, have explored). Any way to open in the UK? Maybe using an Expat service with one of the banks or...
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    Howdens

    Hi, Currently having some quotes on a Howdens kitchen. From what I've gathered: - Prices are relatively arbitrary - Each store has turnover targets per month - Each store competes against the other Howdens stores - End of the month you get a better price given the need to hit month end...
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    Paypal

    Hi all, Wife has been banned from Paypal previously, limited accounts etc for high risk transactions and paid after 180 days. She's now wondering whether to start trading with Ebay / Paypal again and rather than just setting up a new account and crossing her fingers I've advised her to speak...
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    To PayPal or not to PayPal

    Hi, Do you have a direct contact at Paypal by any chance? I find their contact forms and modes of contact slightly poor to say the least! Cheers
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    Languages

    Hi, I'm looking for somebody who is fluent in German who can do ad-hoc translations for a website and also for some customer and client correspondence. It's for selling online, but we are going to require more expertise in German unfortunately. Anybody any recommendations? Cheers
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    Building Regulations

    Hi, For the building regulations exemptions for a conservatory (not needing building regs) there are various rules such as: - 75% Glazing for Roof - 50% Glazing for Walls - Thermally separated from house (doors) - Not more than 30m (squared) AND - must be at ground level. Here's...
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    E-Commerce - Places to Sell

    Hi, Thanks for that. The pro designed store - you mean a website developer designs it (3rd party) or is it an advance option (monthly fee) on ebay? Cheers
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    E-Commerce - Places to Sell

    Hi, Currently helping out a friend who's selling fashion accessories including belts, sunglasses, hats, gloves etc! He's multilingual so interested in all European online marketplaces but we're not sure which are best / most popular etc. We've thought of: a) Ebay b) Amazon c)...
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    VAT

    Hi, Looking at the flat rate sectors I would say that there are two possibilities: 1) Retailing food, confectionary, tobacco, newspapers or children's clothing = 4% 2) Other Retail = 7.5% Is there a way of having two separate rates or a bespoke rate? i.e. for childrens hats...
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    VAT

    Hi Talay, Thanks for your message. Of course you can't decide what level of VAT you want, you got what I was referring to, the flat rate scheme. It is labour intensive so would definitely be flat rate - the expenses are minimum and it would work out a lot better on a flat rate scheme. I...
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    VAT

    Yeah - would definitely be an agressive strategy! Maybe I'd seek prior approval from HMRC before going down that route, separate resources (sep office, sep assets etc) are a factor if I remember - they certainly don't like it!
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    VAT

    Hi, Small retail business that sells online will be approaching the VAT reg threshold in the next few months. Envisaging the effect of VAT on the business etc, thinking of a few options. Background: - UK Ltd Company - Sole Director - Retail Sector (Fashion Accessories) 1...
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