VAT Flat Rate for Recruitment services

VAT Flat Rate for Recruitment services

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A start-up Recruitment Agency just signed up with us and indicated that they have applied and been granted VAT flat rate scheme but cannot remember the rate....Checked the relevant HMRC website (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/frsmanual/FRS7200.htm ) but cannot find the specific flat rate relating to recruitment agencies/services.  I called HMRC and they couldn't help either but said 'it is down to the business to decide?'  - Can anyone acting for recruitment agencies on the VAT flat rate scheme help in confirming the rate they apply in their VAT returns. Many thanks for your help

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By LeighM
20th Mar 2013 23:01

I would call HMRC again and hopefully you will speak with a different person. I have called twice this year to find out flat rates and been told both times.

Good Luck!

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By OJAK
21st Mar 2013 08:18

Thanks.
Many thanks fawltybasil2575 and of course LeighM for your response.

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By stevie
21st Mar 2013 18:38

Business services that are not listed elsewhere - 12%

That's what I have used - for recruitment more of the "Search" variety.

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By yogic accountant
25th Mar 2013 13:15

online vat registration does it for you

If you use the HMRC online vat registration service and opt for flat rate you will be asked to select your business type by companies house SIC code, If you search on recruitment it will come up with three subtypes all of which give you 12% as the relevant rate.

 

 

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By beanjuggler
28th Jan 2014 16:12

VAT600FRS - Application to join FRS

Wish to join from start of current VAT quarter rather than start of next quarter. Would a cat in hell stand a chance?

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