Scrap dealers and recyclers buy from many small suppliers and set the price by weight and grade at the weighbridge — so self-billing is the natural way to invoice each load.
Under a self-billing agreement, the yard prepares the purchase invoice for each load based on the weighed quantity and agreed rate, applies VAT where due, sends the supplier a copy and pays them.
Standard UK VAT rules apply — add the supplier’s VAT where they are VAT-registered, and none where they are not. Apex Billing records each supplier’s VAT status and number so the correct treatment is used on every load.
This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.
Yes. Create a supplier once, then raise a self-billed invoice for each load with line items for weight, grade and rate.
Standard VAT rules apply: Apex Billing adds VAT only where the supplier is VAT-registered, using the VAT number you hold on file.
Raise your first compliant self-billed invoice today — free to start.