VAT invoices7

In regulation 14 (contents of VAT invoice)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “an identifying number” substitute “a sequential number based on one or more series which uniquely identifies the document”;

b

after paragraph (1)(m) insert—

n

where a margin scheme is applied under section 50A3 or section 53 of the Act, a relevant reference or any indication that a margin scheme has been applied,

o

where a VAT invoice relates in whole or part to a supply where the person supplied is liable to pay the tax, a relevant reference or any indication that the supply is one where the customer is liable to pay the tax.

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “(j) and (m)” substitute “(j), (m), (n) and (o)”;

d

after paragraph (2)(f) omit “and”;

e

after paragraph (2)(g) insert—

, and

h

where the supply is an exempt or zero-rated supply, a relevant reference or any indication that the supply is exempt or zero-rated as appropriate.

f

omit paragraph (5); and

g

after paragraph (7) insert—

8

In this regulation, a “relevant reference” is—

a

a reference to the appropriate provision of Council Directive 2006/112/EC4, or

b

a reference to the corresponding provision of the Act.