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Tell HMRC about a VAT-registered trader that is insolvent

Use form VAT769 to notify HM Revenue and Customs of an insolvency of a VAT-registered trader.

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Notification of insolvency details (VAT769)

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Use form VAT769 to notify HMRC of an insolvency of a VAT-registered trader.

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VAT Notice 700/56: insolvency
Read about insolvency and notifying HMRC including completing form VAT769.

Published 8 September 2014
Last updated 4 March 2021 + show all updates
  1. We have updated the addresses you'll need when sending VAT769 to notify us of an insolvency of a VAT-registered trader.

  2. This guidance has been updated to show a new address for sending completed notification for Members voluntary liquidations.

  3. Welsh translation added to the page.

  4. Addresses for sending completed notification have been amended.

  5. First published.