Introduction Background Note
4.The Principal VAT Directive (PVD) requires VAT to be accounted for on the consideration actually received.  Existing UK legislation may be interpreted as being in line with the PVD but has a degree of ambiguity so is being amended to provide clarity on the VAT treatment of prompt payment discounts.
5.This measure will for supplies of telecommunication and broadcasting services where there is no obligation to provide a VAT invoice, have effect for supplies made on and after 1 May 2014.  For all other supplies the measure will have effect for supplies made on and after 1 April 2015; unless, for revenue protection purposes, it is necessary to bring forward the implementation date for specified supplies.