Industry · Self-billing

Self-billing for agriculture & farming

Processors, co-operatives and buyers set the price on weighed and graded produce at intake — so self-billing is the natural way to invoice each farmer or grower.

Why self-billing works for agriculture & farming

How it works

Under a self-billing agreement, the buyer prepares the invoice from the intake data, applies the correct VAT, sends the producer a copy and pays them.

VAT & compliance

Standard UK VAT rules apply. Some farmers use the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme and add a flat-rate addition instead of VAT — record each producer’s status so the correct amount is applied. Apex Billing holds each producer’s VAT position; confirm flat-rate specifics with your adviser.

This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.

How Apex Billing helps

Agriculture — self-billing FAQs

Can I self-bill farmers on the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme?

Yes. Record the producer’s status and apply the correct amount on the self-billed invoice. Confirm flat-rate specifics with your adviser.

Can I invoice each delivery separately?

Yes. Raise a self-billed invoice per delivery with line items for weight, grade and rate.

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