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12 February 2013
NEIL WARREN considers new legislation on a zero VAT threshold and what it means for businesses based outside the UK
KEY POINTS
- Since 1 December 2012 some overseas businesses with low turnovers have had to register for UK VAT.
- The registration limit for an overseas business has been reduced to zero.
- Supplies of land are not affected by the new rule.
- There are exemptions eg for zero-rated sales.
- The effect of having a UK base.
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