VAT new build, builder witholds receipts - what to do??

AngelaBF

Hi,
Interesting comments and seems a bit more to this than I assumed. Well, we bought the timber frame, windows, first and second fix carpentry and have all the proper invoices and receipts for that. The builder supplied the materials for foundations, brickwork, internal walls/plasterboard/plaster materials. first and second fix electrics, and first fix plumbing - we provided the sanitary ware and kitchen build materials. We're just looking into what materials we can appropriately claim for. He is VAT registered, but none of his invoices to us show clearly whether the invoices were zero rated (or is there an unwritten rule in the invoices VAT registered builders present their invoices by which it is naturally assumed that they have not charged VAT?) I have assumed that the invoice should state ZERO RATED VAT on it somewhere?
Anyway we are concerned mainly on an invoice for deeper foundation works which came to £10k which we paid to the builder for supply of extra material (and carry out the works of course). Problem is it's not clear on his invoices whether he has incorrectly charged us VAT.

AngelaBF

Hi,
Interesting comments and seems a bit more to this than I assumed. Well, we bought the timber frame, windows, first and second fix carpentry and have all the proper invoices and receipts for that. The builder supplied the materials for foundations, brickwork, internal walls/plasterboard/plaster materials. first and second fix electrics, and first fix plumbing - we provided the sanitary ware and kitchen build materials. We're just looking into what materials we can appropriately claim for. He is VAT registered, but none of his invoices to us show clearly whether the invoices were zero rated (or is there an unwritten rule in the invoices VAT registered builders present their invoices by which it is naturally assumed that they have not charged VAT?) I have assumed that the invoice should state ZERO RATED VAT on it somewhere?
Anyway we are concerned mainly on an invoice for deeper foundation works which came to £10k which we paid to the builder for supply of extra material (and carry out the works of course). Problem is it's not clear on his invoices whether he has incorrectly charged us VAT.

poppysarah

Seriously just ring the VAT man and explain to him what situation is and he'll tell you what you need to know.

Premier_2

The invoice should state the amount applicable to VAT and the rate applied.

But...if the invoice doesn't clearly state the amount of VAT charged, what makes you think you paid any?

Gloomy_Past_Bright_Future

Check the VAT Register...http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/viesquer.do

Gloomy_Past_Bright_Future

Or...If you suspect a VAT fraudIf you suspect that a firm is avoiding paying VAT, or of charging VAT when they aren't VAT registered, you can report them in confidence on the Customs Confidential hotline, 0800 595 000, open 24 hours, seven days a week.You don't have to give your name or any personal details.

bootalishus

If he supplied the materials and did the work he should have charged you zero rate VAT. If he did charge you VAT you can still not put this on your claim - you have to get it back off the builder the VAT man won't refund it to you. You can only claim for VAT charged on "Supply" only - everything else that was supply and fit should be zero rated. I have just done my VAT claim and got my cheque and rejected items list back so I know this is correct. If the builders invoice is not clear - ask him if he charged you VAT on anything - what did he quote you??