This measure was introduced on 1 March 2021 in an attempt by HMRC to prevent VAT fraud. Supplies are within the scope of DRC if the work is within the scope the CIS scheme, and the customer is not the end user.  For further guidance, see our downloadable guide on the DRC.

When you lease a vehicle, you can reclaim VAT on the monthly lease payments. When you buy a vehicle on Hire Purchase you can reclaim all of the VAT up front. Please note, VAT on cars is subject to a 50% restriction. You can only claim half of the VAT on cars. On vans you can reclaim all of the VAT.

Yes, you can. The simplest method is to use the HMRC approved rate of £6 per week which is £312 per year. If you want to claim more than that, then you need to work out the actual proportion of your expenses which relate to business use. That means you must work out the proportion of your own home which is devoted to offic...read more

Not directly. However, you could create a trust which would receive dividends. The dividend income would then be used to pay school fees. This type of planning is quite complicated and relies on you giving away some of your trading company to the trust. If you have grandchildren which you’d like to support in this way it m...read more

Generally, there is a tax advantage for businesses operating though a limited company because the rate of Corporation Tax paid by companies is lower than the rate of Income Tax and National Insurance paid by sole traders. However, a limited company comes with various complications which means this option not right for everybody. Our advice will be tailored to your individual situation.