Quote Originally Posted by noTAGlove View Post
We had a managing builder who subbed all his work out to independent tradesman who earned below the VAT threshold. I paid the tradesmen with a large cut for him. Legitimately saved a lot of VAT on our extension. No tax evasion and within the rules.

Maybe it is an arrangement like this?

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His business is registered at companies house as a Private Limited Company and at a residential address. He filed accounts last month. Maybe he subs out to the fitters?

I honestly have no idea and I'm not going to grill him on it.