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What a VAT invoice must show

Requirements for a UK VAT invoice: what should you show on your invoice?

Confused about VAT invoices?
As soon as you become VAT registered, you need to make sure that your VAT invoices meet the UK/ EU requirements. The elements which must appear on your invoices are different if your client is in the UK or in another country in the European Union.

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For a UK supply, a VAT invoice must show the following elements:
  • An identifying number, which must be unique and sequential

  • A tax point date

  • The name and address of the supplier

  • The VAT number of the supplier (9 digits grouped 3, 4, 2)

  • The name and address of the customer

  • A description of the supply

  • The total amount payable excluding VAT

  • The total amount of VAT chargeable and the rate that applies

For a EU supply, there are a few extra requirements:
  • The supplier should prefix GB to the VAT number

  • The customer’s registration number if the customer is VAT registered

  • The description of each supply should show the net amount in GBP

  • If the supply is subject to the reverse charge procedure, a statement explaining that this is the case.)

Useful links
The exchange rate to be used can be found on the HM Revenue & Customs website.
A VAT number can be checked on the Europa website.
July 21, 2014By Ingrid NIANGAccountancyLeave a comment
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Ingrid Niang est expert-comptable britannique avec seize ans d’expérience variée en Angleterre. De nationalité française, elle a créé son cabinet FRAccountants en 2009 et travaille tout particulièrement avec des entrepreneurs, chefs d’entreprise et consultants français ou francophones ayant une activité commerciale au Royaume-Uni. Elle leur apporte un suivi et conseil sur mesure leur assurant de se conformer aux exigences comptables et fiscales britanniques.

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