Client request for invoices with VAT

My company is not exceeding the VAT registration threshold, and is not registered for VAT. A client my company is about to provide services is requesting to charge VAT on invoices, while my preference would be not to have to register for that tax. Do I have to invoice with VAT on client's request (or discontinue doing business with that entity) or there are other ways around it?

Hi,

If you are not currently over the registrtion threshold then there is no requirement to register for VAT. However you can choose to register voluntarily. Please see the guidance below, specifically section 3.9:

Who should register for VAT (VAT Notice 700/1)

It would therefore be your choice and also your choice as to whether you want to continue doing business with the client.

Thank you.

Hi If you are not registered for VAT then you cannot charge VAT on your invoices. You should just let your client know you are not VAT registered and therefore there is no VAT to be added to the invoice.