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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 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.
You must pay your VAT bill by the deadline shown on your VAT return. There…
Use your VAT online account to set up a Direct Debit. Set up the Direct…
You’ll need to use your 9-digit VAT registration number, without spaces,…
How to register for VAT, change your details, cancel your registration, register for VAT in EU countries.
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.
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.
VAT repayments - work out if you're due a VAT repayment using your VAT Return
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.
Sign in to use the Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service
Steps you must follow when importing vehicles into the UK, including making an import declaration, paying VAT and duty and telling HMRC using the NOVA service.
How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.
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.
Work out the VAT payment deadline for your accounting period.
Use form VAT1614A to tell HMRC of an option to tax land or buildings.
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.
Use form BOR286 if you believe the Customs Duty or import VAT was wrongly calculated on an item you imported by post using Royal Mail or Parcelforce.
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.
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