so ive registered for vat...

[Lord Vladimir]

when do i get my number? i was kind of hoping id get one immediately? if not what do i put on invoices that need to go out?

[s,one]

Recently applied myself took about 3 weeks to arrive. Advised by accountant to invoice as Pro-Forma clearly stated and VAT applied for. Chances are by the time payments due you will be able to forward you VAT number.

Steve

[Glassman]

Lord Vladimir said:

when do i get my number? i was kind of hoping id get one immediately? if not what do i put on invoices that need to go out?

Up to eight weeks for registration we were told. Got it in three.

[Lord Vladimir]

the people im charging cant claim back vat as they are a charity so will it matter if theres no vat number on their invoice?

thanks

[fergywales]

I would say no, however, ensure that you have their registered charity number on your invoice/pro forma as an explanation if you are not charging VAT.

My company carries out work for a multitude of charities and "charitable" agencies, and we make it habit to include VAT on an invoice until we have seen sight of their charity number, so as to cover ourselves. Most charities will point out at time of order that they are exempt and will be happy to provide charity number and be re-invoiced should the situation arise.

[Eric Mc]

Lord Vladimir said:

the people im charging cant claim back vat as they are a charity so will it matter if theres no vat number on their invoice?

thanks

Charities are just as eligible to claim back VAT, IF THEY THEMSELVES ARE VAT REGISTERED.

In your example, the probable reason they are not able to claim back VAT is because they are not VAT registered, not because they are a charity.

However, BECAUSE they are not VAT registered, they CAN request that someone who would normally charge them VAT (like you) can Zero Rate the VAT invoice for goods sold to them IF the goods sold are for the furtherance of the charitable activity of that partiular charity. All they need to do is provide you with their Charity Number.