Online teaching/coaching and VAT

penners324

Sounds like you need to register for VAT then. It's a pretty straightforward process. Then charge VAT on your courses.

artyhirst

oldbikebloke said:

artyhirst said:

oldbikebloke
FWIW since the only difference between standard rated and exempt education is "plus support from a live tutor" I would assume that takes its natural meaning: you give a tutorial where both you and the tutee are present (online) in real time and engage with each as you would face to face. 

Thanks; The problem is I have well over 250 students worldwide sign up to each course... 1-2-1  tutorial time would be impossible! 

oh come on, not even my Oxford college does 1-1 tutorials
have you looked at what your competitors offer? Bet it isn't 1-1

Exactly... so I need a clear definition.    Most competitors are offering emails and/or facebook groups, but ones I know personally are just as confused as me.  Had a reply  today from HMRC and they are prioritising for Brexit questions so it could be a while...

artyhirst

penners324 said:

Sounds like you need to register for VAT then. It's a pretty straightforward process. Then charge VAT on your courses.

Registering is straightforward but I would pay VAT in all 10 countries where the courses are 'consumed' so that's less so, I need to find an accountant who knows about this!