VAT issue help

[Goatsocks42]

VAT only invoice
I was wondering if it’s ok to issue a VAT only invoice for work completed and paid for 7 months ago.

I am a sole trader and I have to retrospectively pay VAT on work for over a year (due to an EDR muck up) and didn’t charge it at the time. If the client is also VAT registered is it ok legally to claim it from them now (then they just claim it back on their next VAT return?)

If so do you just do a xero invoice, credit it on the next line (so it a 0 balance to pay but just leaves the VAT on)?

Thanks loads

You can ask them but they don't have to agree.

if they do, you issue a VAT-only invoice, with the original invoice number clearly displayed. Don't do a zero'd invoice.

If your original invoice showed the price + VAT, you'll be fine. If it didn't mention VAT or could be interpreted to mean it was included, you might have more difficulty. Realistically if the company is going to claim it back anyway, it's not a big loss for them, just more admin in having to sort it all out now...

Thanks @LittlePetitePsychopath for the reply- sounds like it might be worth a try then if I ask the client first etc.