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Mmm yes, seems even the VATMOSS docs on gov.uk refer to services where I might think of goods. By goods I had in mind things like software licences, rather than
by cannam 12y ago
Mmm yes, seems even the VATMOSS docs on gov.uk refer to services where I might think of goods. By goods I had in mind things like software licences, rather than hosting etc, but it seems those are services too.
(I am basically a relatively high-functioning example of the sort of idiot HMRC are going to have to deal with now -- clueless and fumbling but determined to do the proper thing thoroughly, and without an accountant because I'm only likely to be filing for a few quid a quarter anyway)
- petercooper 12y agoI know how you feel, I've been there :-) Annoyingly, I enjoy reading laws and laundry lists of arcane rules, so have a "reasonable" understanding of VAT law now and, yes, it's HORRIBLE and frequently contradicts itself (as does HMRC generally). The other annoying thing is many accountants are not familiar with the nuances of Internet based or digital businesses, particularly those that deal with overseas customers, so knowing the basics yourself is essential unless you get lucky (I've realized it's sorta like asking a back-end C developer a front-end JavaScript question - they have the skills to try and look it up, but it's not necessarily going to be the best advice).