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Register for VAT if you make relevant acquisitions into Northern Ireland

Use form VAT1B to register for UK VAT if you make acquisitions of goods from EU states to bring into Northern Ireland and you've passed the acquisition threshold.

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From:
HM Revenue & Customs
Published:
4 April 2014
Last updated:
15 November 2023
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  1. If you need to complete a paper VAT1 form, you will need to contact HMRC to request the paper version.

  2. Welsh translation added.

  3. You must complete a VAT1 form and submit it with your VAT1B form when you're registering for VAT, if you're making relevant acquisitions into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.

  4. The address to send your completed application to has been updated

  5. Added translation

Documents

Application for registration — acquisitions into Northern Ireland (VAT1B)

Ref: VAT1B

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Application for registration — acquisitions into Northern Ireland (VAT1B notes)

Ref: VAT1B notes

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You must also complete a VAT1 form (application for registration). You’ll need to contact HMRC to request this. Complete it using the notes to help, and return it with the VAT1B form.

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Use form VAT1B to register for UK VAT if you make acquisitions of goods from EU member states and bring those goods into Northern Ireland.

Please send your completed application form to:

BT VAT
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1WR

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