This policy applies to all revenue from providing legal services on an hourly (and potentially fixed-fee) basis to clients, in the UK, inclusive of VAT (but revenue is recognised net of VAT). The company is VAT registered and supplies professional services.
Revenue definition and recognition basis
Revenue (turnover) arises from contracts with customers to provide legal services in exchange for consideration.
The amount of revenue recognised is the amount to which the entity expects to be entitled, net of VAT, trade discounts and rebates.
Revenue is recognised when the services are rendered — i.e., when the company fulfils its performance obligation to the client. For hourly-rate based services, this is when the hours are completed (and invoiced or contractually billable) rather than when payment is received.