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VAT Domestic Reverse Charge

Decide whether the VAT domestic reverse charge, normal VAT, or outside-scope treatment applies to a construction supply, with invoice wording and arithmetic (HMRC VATREVCON).

Supply

£

VAT-exclusive value of the supply

The band this supply would sit in if standard/reduced rated

Decision sequence (HMRC VATREVCON)

CIS “construction operations” list — not professional/architect, off-site manufacture, security systems, etc.

No if the supply is zero-rated (e.g. new-build housing) or exempt

Payment for the supply is reported through the Construction Industry Scheme

Customer told you in writing they're an end user or intermediary supplier (VATREVCON33100)

Supplying staff/workers (timesheets, hourly rate) rather than a labour-only subcontract

Enter the net amount to run the decision sequence
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