Question 1

Is PayReady available for UK tradesmen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PayReady is fully available in the UK, with GBP invoicing and the UK VAT rates built in - 20% standard, plus 5% and 0% for jobs that qualify. You choose your rate once and PayReady applies it to every quote and invoice, and VAT-registered subcontractors can switch on the CIS reverse charge for a job.

Question 2

What VAT rate does a UK sole trader tradesman charge?

Accepted Answer

Most trade work in the UK - at homes and businesses - is standard-rated at 20%. The 5% and 0% rates only apply to specific qualifying jobs, such as renovating a long-empty home or installing energy-saving materials. If your turnover is below £90,000, you do not have to be VAT-registered and you charge no VAT.

Question 3

What is the VAT threshold for sole traders in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The VAT registration threshold in the UK is £90,000 of taxable turnover in any rolling 12-month period. You must also register if you expect to go over it in the next 30 days alone. Below the threshold, VAT registration is voluntary.

Question 4

Can I use PayReady for both UK and Irish work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PayReady works in GBP (UK) and EUR (Ireland), with both countries' VAT rates built in. Your currency is set in your profile, and each quote or invoice keeps the currency it was created in.

Question 5

Is PayReady free for tradesmen in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes, while Early Access runs: full Pro access, no card needed. Before it ends you get an email and a 14-day countdown in the app. After that your account moves to the free plan - unlimited quotes and invoices plus 5 Ready Drafts a month - unless you choose Pro, so nothing is charged without you choosing it. Founding Users can lock in €19/month (Ireland) or £16/month (UK), billed annually at €228 or £192 a year, before Early Access closes.

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