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Check a UK VAT registration number is valid. Prove when you checked a number.

Sign in and submit ESL, RCSL and EU VAT refund application, and get help with lost username, password or account activation codes

How to register for VAT, change your details, cancel your registration, register for VAT in EU countries.

• When to register for VAT

  You must register if: your total VAT taxable turnover for the last 12…

• How to register for VAT

  You can usually register for VAT online. You can start charging VAT on…

• Changing your details

  You must keep your VAT registration details up to date. Some changes mean…

• Cancel your registration

  You must cancel your registration if you’re no longer eligible to be VAT…

• Transfer your registration

  You can transfer a VAT registration if there’s a change of business…

• Registering for VAT in EU countries

  What you need to do depends on whether you’re selling goods or services…

• Selling or moving goods between Northern Ireland and the EU

  You need a VAT number starting with XI to trade under the Northern Ireland…

How to pay your VAT bill - including online by card or Direct Debit, from your bank with HMRC’s bank details, by standing order or at your bank or building society.

How to do a VAT Return, pay your VAT bill, correct errors in your VAT Return, what to do if you're late with your return or payment.

How to charge VAT, calculate VAT, VAT rates, reclaim VAT on business expenses, keep digital records.

How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 3 others

Current VAT rates - standard 20% and rates for reduced rate and zero-rated items

Flat Rate VAT scheme - eligibility, thresholds, flat rates of VAT and joining or leaving the scheme

How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.

VAT repayments - work out if you're due a VAT repayment using your VAT Return

Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, GB conversion IVA scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT

How to move goods from the UK to international destinations, including any special rules you’ll need to follow to move your goods from the UK.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 3 others

Work out the VAT payment deadline for your accounting period.

Use this declaration to show that a disabled person is getting goods or services for their personal or domestic use, and will claim relief from VAT.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs

Log in to use the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service

VAT refunds on building new homes and conversions - how to claim, application form and guidance notes

How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting

Annual accounting and VAT - eligibility, thresholds, returns and payment deadlines and joining or leaving the scheme

Use form VAT50-51 to apply to register or amend an existing VAT group.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs