lindajames - 5:45 pm on Jul 7, 2003 (gmt 0)

Yes i do trust my accountant, but i am just a bit curious as he doesnt really deal with internet businesses, most of my accountant's clients are high street shops.

georgeek, you mentioned that the new EU directive doesnt apply to me as I am in the UK, but how comes eBay and other UK websites have started actioning the new EU directive. I know that I am not currently VAT registered so it shouldnt bother me. but... I would like to get my website 'set up' in a way that it is ready for VAT (when i go over the £52,000 threshold.)

At the moment my website has been setup just as a simple shop where they can order online (NO VAT... NO CONFUSION..) but as I will have customers from all over the world, i want the website to be ready to collect VAT when i register for VAT, but i dont know exactly who I will need to collect which type of customers are VAT exempt. I've also heared that different customers from different EU countries have different rates that they have to be charged.

Really appreciate everyones help

Cheers
Linda