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    FRS and Trade Sector

    Hi
    I was wondering for those registered on VAT FRS, does anyone classify themselves as "Business services that are not listed elsewhere" @ 11%?

    I'm doing project management, mostly in mechanical/process engineering. The other closest category "Architect, civil and structural engineer or surveyor" @ 12.5% doesn't really fit very well, plus it will cost me more.

    I tried phoning the VAT man, but they're as useful as a wooden fying pan.

    Anyone had any experience in this area please?

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    My only experience is being told I was accepted on the FRS at 13% from the 2nd of April but despite several phone calls they are yet to put this in writing so I haven’t been able to take advantage yet.
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      #3
      Originally posted by beermeister
      Hi
      I was wondering for those registered on VAT FRS, does anyone classify themselves as "Business services that are not listed elsewhere" @ 11%?

      Thats what I went for on the basis that I supply consultancy and not IT services/hardware/software/management etc.

      Don't forget the 1% discount on the 1st year of trading as well.
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        #4
        Originally posted by DaveB
        Thats what I went for on the basis that I supply consultancy and not IT services/hardware/software/management etc.

        Don't forget the 1% discount on the 1st year of trading as well.
        First year of VAT registration, not trading - may not necessarily be the same thing, if you delayed VAT registration.
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          #5
          Originally posted by TheFaqqer
          First year of VAT registration, not trading - may not necessarily be the same thing, if you delayed VAT registration.

          D'oh, you're right of course.
          "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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