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23 May 2007 / Neil Warren
Issue: 4109 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , Companies , VAT
NEIL WARREN considers the practical issues arising from the new reverse charge rule

KEY POINTS

  • An explanation of the reverse charge mechanism.
  • Goods sold by a UK company to EU countries are subject to UK VAT.
  • Buyers must check that their supplier company is genuinely registered for VAT.
  • Requirement to complete the reverse charge sales list.

Cilla Black made her name in the 1960s with the hit single 'What's it all about Alfie?' In the last few weeks I have received a lot of telephone calls from accountants asking about the new VAT rules being introduced on 1 June 2007 concerning the sale of mobile phones and computer chips to VAT registered businesses in the UK.

The question I am being asked is: 'What's it all about Neil?'

In this article I will consider the practical implications of the new rules so that advisers are clear...

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