- The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests revamping the VAT system to unlock economic potential.
- FSB proposes raising the turnover threshold for VAT from £85,000 to £100,000.
- This would give small firms breathing space and encourage growth without having to charge customers an extra 20%.
- FSB also recommends implementing a smoothing mechanism to ease the transition for small firms just over the threshold.
- Many small firms currently keep their turnover just below the threshold, resulting in potential economic activity being lost.
- FSB’s recommendations come after firms with a turnover between £75,001 and £100,000 expressed that the current threshold is a barrier to growth.
- FSB wants the transition from not paying VAT to being subject to the tax to be less sudden for small firms.
- FSB suggests two possible ways a smoothing mechanism could work: VAT allowance option and rebate option.
- FSB proposes discounts on net VAT for businesses with turnover up to £110,000 under the rebate option.
- FSB also calls for simplifying the rules of the VAT system.
Source: londonlovesbusiness.com
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