VAT Invoice Example for Transport & Logistics
Getting VAT right on your invoices keeps HMRC happy and your clients able to reclaim. Hauliers and couriers charge standard-rate VAT on domestic transport, while some international freight is zero-rated. This transport & logistics VAT invoice example shows the fields you need and how the numbers work, then lets you create a compliant invoice in seconds. Standard rate 20 percent on domestic transport. Certain international freight and passenger transport is zero-rated.
Create Your Invoice NowWhat to Include on a Transport & Logistics VAT Invoice
- Your business name, address and VAT number
- The customer's details
- Description of the transport or freight service
- Route or consignment reference
- Net, VAT and gross totals
- A note where international freight is zero-rated
Sample Transport & Logistics VAT Invoice
Standard rate 20 percent on domestic transport. Certain international freight and passenger transport is zero-rated.
Invoicing Tips
- 1Separate domestic and international freight for VAT treatment.
- 2Reference the consignment or job number.
- 3Zero-rate qualifying international transport with evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do couriers and hauliers charge VAT?
Yes, domestic transport services carry standard-rate VAT at 20 percent. Show the net charge, VAT and gross, and reference the route or consignment on the invoice.
Is international freight zero-rated for VAT?
Certain international freight and the transport of goods for export can be zero-rated. Keep those lines separate from domestic work and retain evidence of the international leg.
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