Having thought some more, i think you may be right
but i think under the volentary scheme
you can't claim back the vat on your expences
This woul be ok if you have alot of comercial work as you could easly charge vat and keep the 6.5%
but for most domestic customers charging vat my make you that little more expencive, or if you start on the scheme you would lose 11% of your turnover to the vat man
not a 100% sure but its somthing like that
anyone esle know?