Invoice content from non VAT registered supplier

[Advice Seeker1]

Hi,

I have had work completed by a supplier who is not VAT registered. I requested an invoice with the following details included:

My company name & address
Their company name, address & contact info
A unique ID number
A clear description of what I have been charged for
The date the goods & services were provided
The date of the invoice
The amount owed

The supplier has given me an electronic invoice that does not have a unique ID number and does not have a date of invoice. Is it ok to accept this as they are not VAT registered and so I will not be claiming VAT back? Or, will this cause potential problems for me with the tax man further down the line?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

I wouldn’t be too bothered about the lack of unique ID but it really ought to have the date on it. That said if you’re on cash accounting then the payment date is the tax point so I wouldn’t worry too much.

 

[JCresswellTax]

What exactly do you mean by a 'unique ID number'?

Do you mean an invoice number?

 

[Advice Seeker1]

Thanks, this is all new to me so I appreciate your comments - a steep learning curve!!

Unique ID number means invoice number.