VAT on invoices in United Kingdom
- The standard VAT rate is 20%. A reduced rate of 5% and a zero rate apply to some goods and services.
- You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover passes the threshold (£90,000 a year since April 2024).
- If you're not VAT registered, don't charge VAT or show a VAT number.
What your invoice should include
- A unique, sequential invoice number
- Your business name, address and VAT registration number
- Invoice date, and the time of supply if it's different
- The customer's name and address
- A description of what you supplied, with quantity and unit price
- Each VAT rate, the amount before VAT and the total VAT
Invoicend has a place for each of these. Set your details once in Settings.
Describe it, AI fills it
Type or say what you sold, or photograph a handwritten bill. Check it and send.
Paid from the invoice
A UPI QR in India or your Stripe, PayPal or Razorpay link everywhere else.
Follows up for you
Polite reminders before and after the due date, and receipts when you're paid.
Questions
Do I need a VAT invoice if I'm not registered?
No. Send a normal invoice without VAT and without a VAT number.
Can I mix VAT rates on one invoice?
Yes. Pick 20%, 5% or 0% on each line and the totals are shown by rate.
General information, not tax advice. Rates and rules change; check with your accountant or the tax authority.