Which tax code should I use? - (UK only)

This guide explains what tax code to use for purchase of services from the UK.

There are a number of complexities in relation to VAT and the purchase of services. Because of this, you must first establish the VAT liability of the supply. For help with this please contact the HMRC National Advice Service Helpline on 0300 200 3700, contact your local HMRC office or visit their website at www.hmrc.gov.uk

Once HMRC have confirmed how the service should be treated, or if you already know the VAT liability, based on that information, we recommend you use one of the following tax codes:

Treat as a UK purchase - Standard rate - 20%

Which tax code to use	T1
How this affects your VAT Return	Standard and VCA schemes: The tax amount appears in box 4. The net amount appears in box 7. Flat rate schemes: This does not affect your VAT Return.

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Supplier is not VAT registered - 0%

Which tax code to use	T0
How this affects your VAT Return	Standard and VCA schemes: The net amount appears in box 7. Flat rate schemes: This does not affect your VAT Return.

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Service is outside the scope of UK VAT

Which tax code to use	T9
How this affects your VAT Return	This does not affect your VAT Return.

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