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How to register for VAT, change your details, cancel your registration, register for VAT in EU countries.
You must register if either: your total taxable turnover for the last 12…
You can usually register for VAT online. You can start charging VAT on…
You must keep your VAT registration details up to date. Some changes mean…
You must cancel your registration if you’re no longer eligible to be VAT…
You can transfer a VAT registration number if there’s a change of business…
What you need to do depends on whether you’re selling goods or services…
You need a VAT registration number starting with XI to trade under the…
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 a group of companies, company divisions, joint business ventures and business units for VAT and what to do if they change after registration.
Find out when and how to use the VAT1 paper form to register a new or existing business or one you're taking over.
Find out how to register your client for Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT or their trust or estate.
Use form VAT600AA if you're already registered for VAT and want to join the Annual Accounting Scheme.
Use form VAT50/51 to apply to register a VAT group.
Use the online service to file your VAT21 and VAT100 forms if you're a government department, NHS trust or Royal Household.
If you're an education provider, check if and when you need to register for VAT to prepare for VAT being chargeable on school and boarding fees.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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