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Having to regester for VAT really killed my passion for this line of work.
It's been a constant nightmare trying to keep up with the VAT man. Every 3 months I feel like I'm finally starting to save a few quid and then the bill arrives and I may as well have stated at home.
Either avoid it at all costs or just jump in head first and try to push past this pain point.
Look at your average t/o and back calculate monthly vat and ‘sweep’ it aside into a business savings account.
.... or use an accounts package and have it do the ‘work’ for you
Then at quarter end there’s no surprises ...
Don't forget that you can reclaim the VAT on your bills and receipts that you currently have to absorb, so your vatable costs reduce by 20%. When pricing up private garden maintenance, I always price "£xxxxx per annum inc VAT at current rate".