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Request transfer of a VAT registration number

Ask HM Revenue and Customs to transfer the VAT registration of a company that's changing ownership using form VAT68.

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Request for transfer of a registration number (VAT68)

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Use form VAT68 to ask HM Revenue and Customs to transfer the VAT registration of a company changing ownership.

You can use the form if you’re taking over a business as a going concern or changing the status of your business (for example, from sole proprietor to limited company) and you wish to use the previous owner’s VAT registration number.

Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 22 June 2021 + show all updates
  1. The VAT68 form has been updated with a new return address.

  2. Added translation