Post dating invoices

Can a supplier put a different date on an invoice?

If both customer and supplier are happy they can put whatever date they want on the invoice. As for semantics, its been shown time and again that failing to state ones assumptions can lead to all kinds of difficulty. Fair enough, I suppose Im surprised that you consider that reasonable.

Does the date on an invoice matter for VAT?

Unless within 14 days of basic taxpoint, it doesnt matter for VAT. Assuming that the accounts accurately reflect the timing of the supply, it shouldnt matter for direct tax, either. So can someone please explain the mischief in dating an invoice, the date of which has been agreed by both customer and supplier.

Is it legal to back date invoices?

So, in a word, Is it legal? - No. Is it dishonest ... ... if the client has approved the date to be put on the invoice (or indeed suggested the back-dating in the first place)? Assuming of course that the person sanctioning the back-dating has the full authority to do so. Is it dishonest? BKD - you have put your finger on the key point IMHO.

Can someone explain the mischief in dating an invoice?

Assuming that the accounts accurately reflect the timing of the supply, it shouldnt matter for direct tax, either. So can someone please explain the mischief in dating an invoice, the date of which has been agreed by both customer and supplier.

What is the difference between an invoice date&a shipment date?

Businesses record an invoice date and a shipment date as evidence of purchase or payment. The invoice date shows proof of purchase while the dealer shipment date is the day the item is shipped to the customer. The item could be received the same day or in a number of days or weeks, depending on the agreement between the dealer and customer.

Can an invoice be sent before the delivery date?

The invoice date being before or after a delivery date is not a legitimate reason for not paying an invoice. Yes completely agree with the other posters, this is nonsense and probably a delaying tactic, almost all companies I have dealt with have an invoice dated when the invoice is raised.

Are you illegally dating your invoices?

They have turned around and said The law states that the invoice date should be the date title of the goods is transferred, ie the delivery date. If you are illegally dating invoices then you will need to make your MD aware of this. We can only pay you based on the delivery date and not a pre dated invoice.

How long does it take to receive an invoice from a dealer?

The item could be received the same day or in a number of days or weeks, depending on the agreement between the dealer and customer. An invoice date is the date on a bill or record of purchased goods and/or services; it is kept on file as a proof of purchase.

Are you illegally dating your invoices?

Can a falsification of the date on an invoice be circumvented?

The employee is suggesting that this rule may be circumvented if the employer is misled as to the true facts by the falsification of the date of the suppliers invoice.