The reverse charge, originally due to be implemented on 1 October 2019 (but due to its complexity was delayed until 1 October 2020), has been delayed again until 1 March 2021.
What is the construction industry reverse charge?
In broad terms, the VAT reverse charge for the construction industry will apply to supplies of building and construction services that also need to be reported under the Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”). Zero rated supplies are excluded.
Where the reverse charge rules apply, the VAT registered business supplying the construction services to a VAT registered customer will no longer have to account for the VAT, it is the customer who will account for the VAT. Essentially, in the case of a subcontractor, it will be the contractor who deals with paying the VAT over to HMRC.
This delay is both sensible and welcome, given the current climate.
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