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VAT on anaesthetic supply

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Hello everyone,

I have a client, whos working in a hospital as a locum anaesthetist set up a limited company and registered for VAT.  Is his activity under VAT exempt or standard rate? I have received from the recruitment agency a selfbilling invoice for my client and they charge a 20% VAT on his anaesthetic supply. Is this correct? I try to find out on HMRC website but I can't find an exact answers which is saying yes or no.
Any idea would help.
Thanks

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  • # 71443

Hello Ildiko,

Sorry I haven't spotted your question earlier, with no replies.

Is the problem that your client has received a purchase invoice from the employment agency for introducing him to the employer who is now engaging him ?

If so, the VAT charged can be reclaimed, as the agency has merely supplied an introduction, and is not providing a medical service direct by their own actions.

This is quite separate from your client billing the employer for their own skills, which would be exempt.

Q - why is your client VAT registered ?   Is there other types of trading activity going on within the limited company ?

Hope this helps to start with.
Don't forget that you can always use the VAT helpline at Southend for a specific ruling (record the call reference number) and then you have a defence if a compliance audit tries to challenge your tax submission. 

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