Originally posted by pr1
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Changing personal mobile phone account to be in the name of my company
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"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR -
As has already been said, the phone contract has to be between the provider and the limited company to avoid a pecuniary liability tax charge.
Having the company name on the address field does not cut it.
It really is simple. If you want the tax advantage, do what needs to be done. Do not shortcut it or try and work round it, do what is bloody required!
PS - if your accountant has told you that putting the name on the address line will suffice, you better look for a new accountant.Comment
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Originally posted by craigy1874 View PostAs has already been said, the phone contract has to be between the provider and the limited company to avoid a pecuniary liability tax charge.
Having the company name on the address field does not cut it.
It really is simple. If you want the tax advantage, do what needs to be done. Do not shortcut it or try and work round it, do what is bloody required!
PS - if your accountant has told you that putting the name on the address line will suffice, you better look for a new accountant.
+1.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by craigy1874 View PostPS - if your accountant has told you that putting the name on the address line will suffice, you better look for a new accountant.Comment
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Originally posted by craigy1874 View PostPS - if your accountant has told you that putting the name on the address line will suffice, you better look for a new accountant.Last edited by Contreras; 25 October 2016, 17:13.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostUnfortunately the staff in mobile phone shops tend to be cretins and they also lie so you have to go to a few stores to get decent service. If you don't have time for that it's quicker to deal with them over the phone.Comment
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Originally posted by Contreras View PostPerhaps the accountant is taking a pragmatic view that HMRC have bigger fish to fry than chasing someone on a technicality for BiK, especially if the phone were genuinely being used for business, number quoted on website and cards, etc. - which is what the OP needs to do, IMHO.
However, the OP has to be aware that in the event of an enquiry, it will be picked up.
Conclusion, pragmatic advice, but not good tax advice.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostIt is quicker to visit the entire UK branch network than to deal with EE over the phone.Comment
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Originally posted by gables View PostHaving read this thread, it'd be quicker just to get a phone personally and pay for it personally or is there a massive a tax saving to be had that I'm not noticing?
I think people would be very surprised on how little all this actually saves on a basic contract for the hassle. Anyone thinking it's free because the company is paying for it is gonna have to go re-visit and understand their finances better.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostIt is quicker to visit the entire UK branch network than to deal with EE over the phone.
It seems to be common though that business customers are treated preferably to home customers."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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