"Where the conditions of EIM32480 are met a deduction can be permitted for the cost of laundering protective clothing or uniforms. The amount of the deduction will depend on the nature of the clothing and the frequency with which it is washed, taking account of any additional direct costs of washing clothing at home..."
Even though your business is small deciding to register still takes some planning by playing with the numbers. It’s better to see how absorbing the VAT or charging your customers is likely to affect your business in comparison to your competitors...
Yes, the advantage is that your business looks bigger in size however having a good website/marketing materials can also help you achieve this.
Yes, the disadvantages are dealing with the administration to deal with and charging your customer's VAT. However, given the size of your business at the moment returns are going to be relatively straight-forward and charging VAT won't necessarily make you less competitive.
If you like get in touch with me and we can discuss it further.
My answers
VAT-able supply
If the company providing the Hot Desk is VAT Registered then in general it is a VAT-able supply of services.
Feel free to PM me for further details.
AJ
Wholly and exclusively
Here you go "Chapter and Verse":
Costs claimed should be reasonble and the guide for employers is listed in the second link below.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32480.htm
and
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32485.htm
"Where the conditions of EIM32480 are met a deduction can be permitted for the cost of laundering protective clothing or uniforms. The amount of the deduction will depend on the nature of the clothing and the frequency with which it is washed, taking account of any additional direct costs of washing clothing at home..."
Hope that helps,
AJ
To register or not to register
Even though your business is small deciding to register still takes some planning by playing with the numbers. It’s better to see how absorbing the VAT or charging your customers is likely to affect your business in comparison to your competitors...
Yes, the advantage is that your business looks bigger in size however having a good website/marketing materials can also help you achieve this.
Yes, the disadvantages are dealing with the administration to deal with and charging your customer's VAT. However, given the size of your business at the moment returns are going to be relatively straight-forward and charging VAT won't necessarily make you less competitive.
If you like get in touch with me and we can discuss it further.
Amy Simmons
info@ simmonsharlow.com