Ltd Company trading abroad

[johnslm]

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can help answer my query. Our company is looking at expanding our professional services abroad (UK and Middle East).
Our VAT rate here is 13.5% but what are the implications if we travel to another country to carry out some work. This is all very new to us, I've looked at other posts and gone through revenue documents but dont really know. The accountant is away so I'd like to have a general idea on what we would be looking at in order to keep our prices competitive.
Many thanks

 

[Tomorrow]

Hi there
New rules came into place on 1 January 2010 that makes the whole VAT on services in the EU area very complex.
It really depends on the type of service you are providing, where the service is being provided and whether you are providing the service to business customers or private consumers.

You can have a look at

http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/how_vat_works/vat_on_services/index_en.htm

that may help you out but you may be better waiting for your accountant to come back.

www.accountantonline.ie