I am Head of Finance with an IT reseller. We have a client who is purchasing a number of iPhones (Value of order is above £5k). We have their PO and this includes VAT. We have purchased the goods from a regular supplier and their invoice excludes VAT with the narrative "Customer to pay output tax of £xxxx.xx to HMRC". So our client IS being charged VAT and we are NOT being charged VAT by our supplier. Is this correct?? If not, what should be happeneing. Thanks..
If you are buying the phones, you account for output tax at 20%, and then reclaim input tax.
BUT, this is a potentially difficult area, and you are strongly advised to seek top quality advice. I recommend Vincent Curley & Company ( www.vincentcurley.com/), as you are required to carry out a high level of 'due diligence' checks, etc.