The standard rate of VAT on most goods and services in the UK is 20%. This is mandatory for all businesses selling art who are above the VAT threshold i.e. MUST be VAT registered.
Value-added tax (VAT) The standard VAT rate of 20% applies to most goods and services, apart from domestic fuel and power and certain other reduced-rate supplies, which are subject to VAT at 5%.
A full VAT invoice needs to show: the supplier's name, address and VAT registration number. the name and address of the person to whom the goods are supplied. a unique identification number (see below) the date of issue. the time of supply of the goods or services (this may be the same as the date of issue)
Your invoice must include: a unique identification number. your company name, address and contact information. the company name and address of the customer you're invoicing. a clear description of what you're charging for. the date the goods or service were provided (supply date) the date of the invoice.
Occasionally you may need to create a "VAT only" invoice. Please note however that HMRC don't recommend doing this when you're in the process of registering for VAT. They recommend issuing invoices with the amounts shown inclusive of VAT and then re-issuing those invoices when your registration comes through.
You only need to register to collect VAT if your income is over a certain amount. You get charged VAT on: Products. This includes artworks or other physical things you make.
Here are the basic steps in making and issuing a sales invoice: Write the information of your customer, such as the following. Write details of the items sold, such as. Add the total sales per item to get the grand total. Determine the tax, in the form of Value-Added Tax (VAT), and the Vatable Sales.
On your invoice, you should include: Your details. Your business name and address. Your buyer's details. Your buyer's name and address. Information about the artwork. Separate line items for each product or service delivered. Information about the payment terms. Your hourly rate, if relevant.
What Needs To Be Included in Your Painting Invoice? Business Name and Address. This shows who you are and how to reach you. Client Name and Address. Invoice Number. Invoice Date. Line-Item Description. Hours Worked. Amount Due. Taxes.
How to invoice as a freelancer: What should go on an invoice? Your name (and company name, if applicable) Address Phone number Invoice number Date of the invoice (the date you send it) An itemized list of the work you did The associated costs for the work A tally of all costs