🇬🇧 Invoice Generator for UK
Generate VAT-ready invoices for UK in GBP (£). Clorefy applies the VAT registration number and the rules enforced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), so every document is client-ready in seconds. A £1,500 consultancy invoice issued in London adds 20% VAT of £300, for an £1,800 total.
Key Features
How VAT shapes invoices in UK
The UK charges VAT at a standard 20%, a reduced 5% on items such as domestic energy and children's car seats, and 0% zero-rating on most food, books and children's clothing.
A full VAT invoice must show your GB VAT registration number, a unique sequential number, the tax point date, a per-line description with its VAT rate, and the total VAT payable.
Worked example. A £1,500 consultancy invoice issued in London adds 20% VAT of £300, for an £1,800 total. Clorefy computes this line for you and shows it in GBP (£).
Registering, filing and staying compliant when you send invoices in UK
VAT registration becomes compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 across a rolling 12 months, with voluntary registration permitted below the threshold.
Under Making Tax Digital, VAT-registered businesses keep digital records and submit VAT returns quarterly through compatible software to HMRC. Returns are administered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
MTD requires digital record-keeping, and Clorefy stores VAT numbers and per-line rates ready for quarterly submission. HMRC applies a points-based late-submission penalty and charges late-payment interest set above the Bank of England base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Clorefy invoices for UK compliant out of the box?
Yes. Each invoice carries VAT registration number placement, VAT line items, and the mandatory fields expected by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). MTD requires digital record-keeping, and Clorefy stores VAT numbers and per-line rates ready for quarterly submission.
How is VAT calculated on a invoice in UK?
The UK charges VAT at a standard 20%, a reduced 5% on items such as domestic energy and children's car seats, and 0% zero-rating on most food, books and children's clothing. A £1,500 consultancy invoice issued in London adds 20% VAT of £300, for an £1,800 total.
Which identifiers must a UK invoice carry?
A full VAT invoice must show your GB VAT registration number, a unique sequential number, the tax point date, a per-line description with its VAT rate, and the total VAT payable. These fields are what HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expect to see, and Clorefy places the VAT registration number for you.
When must a business register for VAT in UK?
VAT registration becomes compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 across a rolling 12 months, with voluntary registration permitted below the threshold. Under Making Tax Digital, VAT-registered businesses keep digital records and submit VAT returns quarterly through compatible software to HMRC.
What happens if VAT is filed late in UK?
HMRC applies a points-based late-submission penalty and charges late-payment interest set above the Bank of England base rate. MTD requires digital record-keeping, and Clorefy stores VAT numbers and per-line rates ready for quarterly submission.
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