VAT registration

This section explains when and how to register with and start charging your customers and reclaiming on your purchases. It is important to get this right - there are fines if you fail to register when you should, and you usually end up having to pay the on your sales over the anyway, even though you have not charged any to your customers.

The rules relating to registration and accounting for on supplies from are outside the scope of this service.

When to register for VAT

  1. 1.Do I need to register for VAT and charge it on my goods and/or services?
  2. 2.How do I calculate turnover to work out if I need to register for VAT?
  3. 3.Can I choose to register for VAT even if my turnover is not more than the threshold?
  4. 4.Should I register for VAT if my turnover has not reached the threshold?
  5. 5.What if I fail to register for VAT when I should have done?

How to register for VAT

  1. 6.How do I register to start charging VAT?

VAT returns

  1. 7.When do I need to submit VAT returns and how?
  2. 8.When do I need to send VAT invoices and what must I include in them?

VAT invoice

This VAT invoice template can be used to prepare invoices to your customers that include VAT. It contains all the information that you are legally required to provide on a VAT invoice. This VAT invoice can be used when you are selling goods or services. It provides a clear record of VAT charged, the goods and services provided, and other information required by law. This template is designed to be printed on your company letterhead, which should include your registered address and company registration number. If you do not need to issue a VAT invoice, you can find a non-VAT invoice at Non-VAT invoice . You can also purchase this VAT invoice template as part of the Starting an online business toolkit and/or the Debt collection toolkit .
£10 + VAT
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