I am a consultant for a company based outside the EU. I know I dont have to charge VAT but do I have to register for VAT now I am over the threshold. My accountant says probably not Revenue dont seem sure its hard to even get to talk to anyone over the phone. If I dont have to charge VAT surely I dont have to register any ideas?
Vat Registered Outside The EU
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Assuming you are a consultant that provides consultancy services to a company outside the EU.....
That's correct, but just be mindful that you have evidence that your customer is established outside the EU. See 'Supplies to business customers outside the EU (B2B)':
www.revenue.ie
According to Revenue - you must register if you are an accountable person (accountable and liable for VAT). Based on what you have described, you are not. If you are acquiring goods from other Member States or receiving services from abroad, you would have to register, but if this does not apply to you, then I would be inclined to agree with your accountant. More info here:
www.revenue.ie
That's correct, but just be mindful that you have evidence that your customer is established outside the EU. See 'Supplies to business customers outside the EU (B2B)':
VAT obligations of Irish traders when supplying services abroad
This page explains the obligations of Irish suppliers making supplies to customers abroad
www.revenue.ie
According to Revenue - you must register if you are an accountable person (accountable and liable for VAT). Based on what you have described, you are not. If you are acquiring goods from other Member States or receiving services from abroad, you would have to register, but if this does not apply to you, then I would be inclined to agree with your accountant. More info here:
Who should register for VAT?
This page explains who should register for Value-Added Tax
www.revenue.ie