What to do if I am VAT registered?

If you are VAT registered then it is your responsibility as a host to ensure you select the correct VAT rate and ensure the price quoted includes the correct VAT. Below gives some guidance on how to ensure you set up your host profile 

Setting up your host profile 

Your need to ensure that you set up the correct VAT rate for each of your properties. Once logged into the Comfy Workers portal, if you go your profile (top right corner), you will see a tab called Property VAT.

Here you need to select the correct VAT treatment for each property. This selection determines how VAT is applied to any future bookings at this property. 

To edit, select the 3 dots on the right and click Edit, the below pop up will then display ready for you to complete : 

Selecting the appropriate VAT rate 

There are now the below VAT options to select from, as a host it is your responsibility to ensure you select the correct VAT treatment, the options are : 

Once you have selected the correct VAT treatment you need to complete the remaining fields with your company VAT details. 

Company name : this is your legal company name registered under companies House. The field is connected to Companies house therefore if you start to type your company name or company number it will show suitable matches for you to select the correct option from. Please ensure you select an option and do not free type the full name.  

Company number : this will auto populate once you selecting the correct company name as outlined above. Please ensure you check you have selected the correct company and these details are correct. 

VAT number : please enter your VAT number, ensuring that you check all is correct as these details will be used for invoicing purposes. 

Finally you need to read and agree to the appropriate statement before saving. 

It is vital that you ensure that all details provided and correct and that you immediately inform us of any changes or inaccuracies. 

Offering 

When you submit offers you are able to again confirm the appropriate VAT option for this specific booking, please ensure that you select the correct option as this cannot be amended after confirmation. 

Invoicing 

Comfy Workers issue your accommodation invoices on Your behalf and, where applicable, VAT invoices and credit notes on your behalf in respect of accommodation supplied by you. These invoices issued on Your behalf to Your Customers will be the only invoices issued for Your Accommodation therefore you do not need to issue separate or duplicate invoices for VAT (or any other) purpose to Customers for accommodation bookings.

Please ensure you throughouly read our terms and conditions for more information and guidance on VAT and your responsibilities.