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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 14/7/2015

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I wonder why you French friend thinks that UK campsites will not be VAT registered?

The amount this year is a turnover of £79,000, which over (say) a 36 week year is only £2195 a week, which on a 20 pitch site is £110 a week, or £15 a day.

I suspect your friend might be wrong!

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Quote: Originally posted by themarstonscooper on 14/7/2015

Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 14/7/2015I wonder why you French friend thinks that UK campsites will not be VAT registered?

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The amount this year is a turnover of £79,000, which over (say) a 36 week year is only £2195 a week, which on a 20 pitch site is £110 a week, or £15 a day.

I suspect your friend might be wrong!

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He isnt French and neither did he say all sites he said many and I assume he refers to the smaller sites that would be hard pressed to get 36 weeks in more like 25 and say 20 30 pitches. He is talking about the smaller sites which Id agree far outnumber the bigger ones and if you count the number of sites I am sure if you add all the CLs in some of which only have 5 pitches there will probably out number the big sites easily.   Its not a fact he quoted and I re quote he said many thats not even most just many as in too many to count Just as anyone might say there are many un insured motorist or many speeding drivers on the M1 Not all, not most, just many. Heck I even have 3 sites by me that dont even have planning permission they use the I think 20 weekends a year rule and rent some 20 30 40 pitches or even may rent the land non vat able.      

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Quote: Originally posted by themarstonscooper on 14/7/2015

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He isnt French and neither did he say all sites he said many and I assume he refers to the smaller sites that would be hard pressed to get 36 weeks in more like 25 and say 20 30 pitches. He is talking about the smaller sites which Id agree far outnumber the bigger ones and if you count the number of sites I am sure if you add all the CLs in some of which only have 5 pitches there will probably out number the big sites easily.   Its not a fact he quoted and I re quote he said many thats not even most just many as in too many to count Just as anyone might say there are many un insured motorist or many speeding drivers on the M1 Not all, not most, just many. Heck I even have 3 sites by me that dont even have planning permission they use the I think 20 weekends a year rule and rent some 20 30 40 pitches or even may rent the land non vat able.      

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Quote: Originally posted by oxter on 15/7/2015

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This debate could run and run, however the small margins being discussed do not in my opinion, explain why a French commercial site with pool, restaurant, gym, free wifi etc and with excellent facilities can charge less than a third of the cost of a not for profit site in the UK. (And give a free night if you stay for 7. )

A few debatable percentage points here and there, although they add up, don't treble the price.

Aldi and Lidl are cheap but their prices are not a third of Waitrose, Sainsbury etc.

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I would  think some sites are pricing themselves out of the market...rising prices year on year.However they remain fully booked through the summer.

My fav site in cornwall is now charging £5 per dog per night. Sorry but I am NOT going back...shame but hey ho.

Each to their own.