{"id":1556,"date":"2025-08-12T13:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/how-to-register-for-vat\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:13:37","slug":"vat-registration-threshold-small-business-guide","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/vat-registration-threshold-small-business-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register for VAT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"cg_test_pre_gate\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business must register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold set by HMRC. But what is the current VAT threshold, and what are the steps you need to take to register?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business starts paying VAT once it reaches the VAT threshold set by HMRC. To pay and register for VAT, you\u2019ll need to supply certain information \u2013 which can differ depending on your business\u2019s legal structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you\u2019re wondering what the VAT threshold is and how to become VAT-registered, keep reading to learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#threshold\">what is the VAT threshold<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#who\">who needs to register for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#info\">how to register for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#options\">when to register for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#how-long\">how long it takes to register for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#deregistering\">deregistering your VAT registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#faqs\">VAT FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"vat-threshold-2023\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"threshold\">What is the VAT threshold? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VAT threshold for 2025-26 is \u00a390,000. The government announced this increase in last year\u2019s Spring Budget, with the new threshold coming in from 1 April 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VAT registration threshold is set by HMRC every year \u2013 but it remained unchanged from 2017-18 until increasing from \u00a385,000 in 2024-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the UK, you must register for VAT if your business\u2019s annual taxable turnover goes over this threshold (or you know that it will).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-vat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">registering for VAT<\/a> on the government website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Business type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Threshold<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK businesses<\/td><td>\u00a390,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-UK businesses<\/td><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance selling into NI and EU<\/td><td>\u20ac10,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bringing goods into NI from the EU<\/td><td>\u00a390,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to deregister for VAT, then your turnover will need to be less than \u00a388,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some businesses will also need to register when selling particular goods or services, and in certain locations or markets, for example Northern Ireland and the EU. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-vat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">when to register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-work-out-taxable-turnover\">How to work out taxable turnover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your VAT taxable turnover is the total value of everything you sell that\u2019s not exempt from VAT (exemptions include lottery ticket sales, postage stamps or services, and certain financial services \u2013 but VAT is applicable in some form to most goods and services).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who\">Who needs to register for VAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to register to pay VAT if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">meet the VAT threshold (which we\u2019ll go over in more detail below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">are based outside the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">or have a business based outside the UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">you\u2019re based in Northern Ireland, but sell or receive goods from the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">supply goods or services to the UK (or expect to in the next 30 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">take over a VAT-registered business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also voluntarily choose to register for VAT, even if you don\u2019t yet meet the threshold. This is called voluntary registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to register for VAT if your taxable goods and services have a VAT rate of zero per cent \u2013 but you\u2019ll still need to ask HMRC permission for this exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-300-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0af75fe wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-i-be-registered-for-vat-as-a-sole-trader\">Should I be registered for VAT as a sole trader?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a sole trader and your annual turnover is over the \u00a390,000 threshold, then you\u2019ll need to register your self-employed business for VAT. The VAT threshold applies regardless of your business structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"info\">How to register for VAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply for VAT registration either online or by post. Whether you\u2019re <a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1501\" href=\"\/knowledge\/business-structure\/register-as-self-employed\/\">self-employed<\/a> or a <a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1270\" href=\"\/knowledge\/business-structure\/setting-up-a-limited-company\/\">limited company<\/a>, these are the steps on how to become VAT registered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-you-ll-need-to-register-for-vat\">Information you\u2019ll need to register for VAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When registering for VAT, you\u2019ll need to provide different information depending on your business structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a limited company<\/p>\n\n<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re an individual or partnership<\/p>\n\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company name<\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date of birth<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turnover and nature of business<\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Insurance number<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank account details <\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ID (passport\/driving licence)<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company registration number<\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turnover and nature of business<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-is-a-utr-number\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1195\">Unique Tax Reference<\/a> (UTR) number <\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank account details<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corporation tax<\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number (if you have one)<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self Assessment<\/p>\n\n<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payslips<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/staff\/how-to-get-a-p60\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1096\">P60<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self Assessment return<\/p>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-register-for-vat-online\"><strong>How to register for VAT online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way is to register online, using your business tax account. Register for VAT online at the UK government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/vat-registration\/how-to-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">VAT registration hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An agent (for example, an accountant or tax adviser) can also register your business and deal with HMRC for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll then receive a VAT certificate from HMRC in the post, within 30 days of registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-register-for-vat-by-post\"><strong>How to register for VAT by post<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some businesses can\u2019t register online and will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/946248\/VAT1form-12-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">download a VAT1 form<\/a> and send it by post. This can include businesses that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">applying for a registration exemption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">joining the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">using separate VAT numbers to register different parts of the business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might need to complete an additional form, depending on your business \u2013 visit the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/vat-registration\/how-to-register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how to register<\/a> page for guidance on which one applies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-vat-certificate\">What is a VAT certificate? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must have a VAT certificate in order to charge VAT on sales and show VAT on your invoices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate will show your: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">VAT number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">first VAT return (and payment) details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">effective date of VAT registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll get a VAT registration certificate from HMRC as part of the process of registering for VAT. It\u2019s important to make sure you keep information on your VAT certificate up to date, including your address and turnover. Just as you would with your <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\">business insurance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-i-get-a-vat-registration-certificate\">When will I get a VAT registration certificate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can take up to 30 days to process VAT registrations and to send your VAT certificate, according to the UK government website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-a-vat-number\">How to get a VAT number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll get a VAT number as part of the VAT registration process. Once you\u2019ve registered online or by post, you\u2019ll be sent a certificate showing your VAT number. This is the number you\u2019ll include on invoices and can put on your <a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-create-a-business-website\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1424\">business website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t charge or show VAT on invoices until you know your VAT number, but you may still need to pay VAT for this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-300-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69910985 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"options\">When to register for VAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VAT registration becomes compulsory when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">you expect your VAT taxable turnover to go over the threshold in the next 30-day period <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your business had a VAT taxable turnover exceeding the threshold over the last 12 months <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you\u2019re going to exceed the VAT threshold in the next 30 days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think your total VAT taxable turnover will go over the threshold in the next 30-day period, you\u2019ll need to inform HMRC and register for VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must do this by the end of that 30-day period, because the effective date of registration is the date you realised (not the date you go over the threshold).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you exceeded the threshold in the past 12 months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your total VAT taxable turnover for the last 12 months was over \u00a390,000, you\u2019ll need to register. You can check this at the end of every month, but you must register within 30 days of the end of the month you went over the threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your effective date of registration will be the first day of the second month after you go over the threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, during the period 31 March 2024 to 30 March 2025, your VAT taxable turnover went over \u00a390,000. This means you\u2019ll need to register for VAT by 30 April 2025, and your effective date of registration will be 1 May 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow cg_test_gate\" id=\"cg_test_gate\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long\"><strong>How long does it take to register for VAT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registering for VAT in the UK typically takes around 30-40 days. However, this can take longer if it\u2019s a busy period for HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There can also be delays on your end \u2013 which will depend on your record keeping. Take another look at the information you\u2019ll need to apply for VAT that we listed above and make sure you\u2019ve got everything ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/man-working-on-laptop.jpg?w=815\" alt=\"Man working in home office\" class=\"wp-image-3330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/man-working-on-laptop.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/man-working-on-laptop.jpg?resize=800,534 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/man-working-on-laptop.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/man-working-on-laptop.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><em>InsideCreativeHouse\/stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deregistering\">Deregistering or cancelling your VAT registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vat-deregistration-threshold-2025\">VAT <strong>deregistration<\/strong> threshold 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it might be beneficial for your business to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-vat\/cancel-your-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">deregister for VAT<\/a> if your turnover is under the threshold. All you have to do is show HMRC that your taxable turnover will be less than the \u00a388,000 deregistration threshold (previously \u00a383,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deregistration isn\u2019t compulsory though, and businesses can continue being VAT registered even if their turnover is less than \u00a390,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses in Northern Ireland, the deregistration threshold for 2025 is \u00a390,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-cancel-my-vat-registration\"><strong>How can I cancel my VAT registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some situations, you must cancel your VAT registration by a certain date. For example, you&#8217;ve stopped trading or making VAT taxable supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/vat-registration\/cancel-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cancel VAT registration online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-transfer-my-vat-registration\"><strong>How can I transfer my VAT registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might want to transfer a VAT registration from one business to another, or if the status of your business changes (for example from partnership to sole trader).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the government\u2019s page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-vat\/transfer-your-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how to transfer a VAT registration<\/a> to understand the process from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-change-my-vat-address-or-other-details\"><strong>How can I change my VAT address (or other details)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/change-your-vat-registration-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">changes to your details page<\/a> to edit your address, name, accountant information, bank details, or anything else connected with your VAT registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also use this page if taking on responsibilities for someone who has died or is ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax is a complex topic so be sure to speak to a professional if you\u2019re not sure of anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">How to register for VAT: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I register for VAT if I am taking over a business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re taking over a business, check its VAT registration status as early as you can. You may need to register for VAT, even if it\u2019s already registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I need to register for VAT if my business is outside of the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thresholds don\u2019t apply to businesses outside the UK. You\u2019ll need to register as soon as you supply goods and services to the UK, or if you expect to in the next 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I need to register for VAT if my business is only temporarily over the VAT threshold<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know you\u2019re only going to breach the threshold temporarily, you can apply for an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to show evidence why you believe your VAT taxable turnover won\u2019t exceed the deregistration threshold of \u00a388,000 in the next 12 months (or \u20ac90,000 for businesses registered in Northern Ireland).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I register for VAT if my turnover is below the threshold?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to exceed the VAT threshold in order to register for VAT \u2013 it\u2019s possible to register voluntarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But why might you consider doing this? Registering for VAT lets you reclaim VAT on items you buy for your business. If you pay more VAT than you collect from customers, reclaiming VAT makes up the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also means you\u2019re ready for <a href=\"\/knowledge\/strategy\/what-is-business-growth\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1206\">growth<\/a> because you won\u2019t need to keep an eye on your <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-tax\/what-is-business-turnover\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1577\">turnover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, VAT registration means more paperwork, and sometimes you\u2019ll pay more to HMRC (if you collect more VAT from customers than you pay out). It\u2019s best to look at the specifics of your business when deciding whether to register for VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if I register my VAT late?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you register late, you\u2019ll need to pay the VAT owed from the date you should have registered. You may also get a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to stay on top of your accounting so you know if you\u2019re going to go over the threshold. If you do realise that you\u2019ve already exceeded the VAT threshold then it\u2019s important to notify HMRC as soon as possible. You\u2019ll need to work out the date when your taxable turnover went over \u00a390,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check if a company is VAT-registered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When buying goods and supplies from other businesses, you might see a VAT number on the invoice. 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Why not get a tailored quote for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"470\">business insurance<\/a>&nbsp;today and start the new tax year off right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/quote.simplybusiness.co.uk\/business\">Start your quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-end\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to register for VAT and discover what the threshold is \u2013 plus other important VAT information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"sb_hreflang":"","sb_hreflang_url":"","disable_breadcrumbs":false,"sb_breadcrumbs":[],"sb_reviewed_by":"","sb_review_date":"","sb_enable_content_gating":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[344],"hidden-category":[],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":["post-1556","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-tax"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is the VAT registration threshold for small businesses?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is the VAT registration threshold for small businesses? 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