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    Displaying VAT

    in MV Chatter

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    The Price Marking Order 2004 (Statutory Instrument 2004/102) applies to the sale of goods other than goods supplied with a service, sold by auction or that are works of art or antiques. A copy can be found here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/102/contents/made

     

    There's been a slight amendment to it (by SI 2009/3231) in relation to changes in the VAT rate. Although that is of no real consequence here, the consultation document before then gave a little background to the overall rules: http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file53309.pdf

     

    The obligation to provide VAT invoices is set out at regulation 13 of the VAT Regulations (SI 1995/2518) - put simply there isn't an obligation to provide a VAT invoice in relation to supplies made to people in their private (rather than business) capacity. That said most businesses will provide a VAT invoice as routine.

     

    I didnt get an invoice! but it was more around the fact that the didn't display +vat

     

    I found this on the HMRC website.

     

    "Products advertised in outlets, magazines, on the internet, or shown in catalogues, price lists and other literature may be aimed at the consumer, businesses, or both. If they're only meant for the general public, they'll show you a price including VAT. This is a legal requirement.

     

    If they're aimed at both consumers and businesses, they will usually show a VAT inclusive price, but may also show a price without VAT. The VAT inclusive price must be given equal importance."

     

    The seller has offered me a refund if i return the items, but i will be out return postage!! The guy got very arsey about it. Said he wasn't going to argue about it.

     

    The items were obviously offered retail! so should inc VAT.

     

    The company is RR services I spoke to Kerry Cheese. Anybody else had issues.

     

    Chris

    Displaying VAT

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    Hi,

     

    I recently bought 2 military vehicle rear lights from a UK trader advertising on Milweb. The lights were priced at £25each. So I phoned the seller and paid by card, the chap mentioned adding postage but that's all.

     

    The lights turned up quickly with no problems!

     

    When I checked my bank account a couple of days later I was shocked to find I had been charged £74.40.

     

    I contacted the seller to find out why I had been charged £24.40 for postage!

     

    The seller says its not just postage but VAT as well. I asked why! " well we are a business, we always charge VAT".

     

    I don't have a problem paying tax, I just think I should have been told!

     

    The lights that I thought were a reasonable price turned out to be expensive.

     

    Anybody else had this? Any advice?

     

    Chris

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