Affiliate networks and brands track your commission themselves, so they self-bill you: they raise the commission invoice, apply VAT only if you’re VAT-registered, and pay you. You don’t have to calculate and invoice your own commission.
Key points
- The network invoices from its own tracking data.
- VAT added only if you’re VAT-registered.
- No need to work out and invoice your own commission.
- You get a numbered copy each period.
Commission handled for you
Because the network holds the conversions, it can invoice accurately and pay on schedule — you just receive the copy and the payment.
This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.