The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is an alternative way for small businesses to pay VAT. Instead of tracking VAT on every sale and purchase, you pay a fixed percentage of your turnover to HMRC. It simplifies admin and can sometimes save you money, but you can’t reclaim VAT on most purchases.
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