VAT: registration applications and changes
Use online forms or write to HMRC to register for VAT and keep your VAT registration details up to date.
Online
Register for VAT or change your VAT registration details
To register for VAT or change your VAT registration details, you need to have a Government Gateway user ID and password. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one when you register.
If you’ve already contacted HMRC, find out when you should receive a reply
Email HMRC to reply to a request for more information about a VAT registration application: vrs.newregistrations@hmrc.gov.uk
Email HMRC to reply to a request for information about a change of legal entity application or a transfer of going concern application: btc.changeoflegalentity@hmrc.gov.uk
Email HMRC to reply to a request for information about a change of circumstance that affects a VAT registration: vatchangeofcircs@hmrc.gov.uk
Email HMRC to reply to a request to cancel or re-instate a VAT registration: vatderegreinstatements@hmrc.gov.uk
Do not use these email addresses to send HMRC:
- an application to cancel your registration — find out how to cancel your VAT registration
- a new request to change your details — find out how to change your VAT registration details
- a question about VAT — contact VAT: general enquiries
- your bank details
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Write to HMRC about your registration application or to change your VAT registration details.
BT VAT
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1WR
United Kingdom