VATREVCHG11000 - Introduction: Scope, purpose and ownership of this guidance
Scope of this guidance
Our books of guidance are the main reference material for people in the Department. All HMRC formal procedures and work systems are outlined in these books that give managers and staff the Department鈥檚 rules and guidelines and general advice on interpreting them.
The guidance is aimed at HMRC staff and should not be relied upon by businesses in calculating their taxes and duties.
Purpose of this guidance
The purpose of this guidance manual is to supplement the guidance set out in Notice 735听VAT: Reverse charge for specified goods and services, which should be read first. It does not cover all of the contents of the notice, but expands on issues that is felt might need further comment.
There is a separate guidance manual that specifically covers the domestic reverse charge for听building and construction services.
Guidance ownership
This guidance manual is owned by the VAT Fraud Team.