Retail Legal Question

[wilcoxm]

All,

I need a little help on retail law, basically whilst working away on business I went to a fast food outlet to get my dinner, and as the company will be paying for it, I requested a receipt. I was then advised that they could not print a receipt as the printer was broken.

I then asked for a written receipt, and the outlet dually refused as he didn’t know the VAT number for the company. After many minutes discussing this I backed down to enjoy cold food………

My question is, is it a legal requirement to provide a receipt for any goods or food being purchased??

I thought that it was a legal requirement to provide document, hence the question. I feel that a complaint is required to this company, but I need to know the fact before I proceed.

Thanks

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

There is no requirement to issue a receipt of any sort

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http://www.berr.gov.uk/consumers/fac...page38311.html

[Hom3r]

Were I work when I go away on business I need a receipt for everything, but they do allow some items that cannot be receipted.

But this is down to the individuals manager.

Some people have had a hand written without a VAT number.

Check with you boss and see what the companies procedures say.

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

most companies cater for the "lost receipt" scenario