Client wants to change address on invoice

Will writing and change of address on bills

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I work for a law firm and a client we have provided a will for has requested that we resubmit his bill, but address it to his companycompany, rather than to himself.

Is this allowed? The services have been provided to him, not his company. I know it is so he can claim back VAT.

Thank you

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By MJShone
12th Sep 2018 12:30

Yes - you can change the address on the invoice to have it paid by a third party BUT you should make it clear on the face of the invoice that it relates to services provided to the director in his personal capacity. The company cannot reclaim the VAT and the cost (inc VAT) is a BIK. David Winch will comment more authoritatively - but you may want to look at Criminal Finances Act 2017?

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By David Winch
12th Sep 2018 13:02

The sensible thing might be just to advise him that the VAT is not reclaimable. Leave the bill addressed to him. If the company pays you that's fine. (How the company accounts for its payment to you is not your problem.)
David

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By MJShone
12th Sep 2018 16:11

Thanks David.
Sometimes the name of the payer is required on the invoice so that credit control chase the right person. If it's been agreed that eg the company will pay, having credit control chase the director gets the director's back up!

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By Accountant A
12th Sep 2018 15:24

Presumably he isn't asking you to misdescribe your services?

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By lionofludesch
12th Sep 2018 16:14

Or - charge him 20% extra for re-issuing the bill.

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By SXGuy
12th Sep 2018 22:37

Just offer 20% reduction for cash.... (joke before anyone jumps on me)

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