VAT FRS how long does it take?

[gingerjedi]

I am now VAT registered and had the certificate a couple of weeks ago, my accountant says the FRS part is separate and will follow later, how long does this take? Is there a possibility that I will be refused the FRS? I’m getting a bit worried as I've heard nothing and I don't like the idea of being just a VAT collector with no benefit to myself.

[Darren@UptonAccountants]

Vat Frs

It can take a couple of weeks for the FRS to be approved....the only realistic reason that it could be turned down is if there were outstanding returns, which clearly wouldn't be the case in your instance.

[BA to the Stars]

I applied in February and it came through in March, turn round about 4 weeks.
Turn round time may depend on the VAT office which you send the application to.

[Red 7]

My FRS arrived three days after my vat registration cert.

I have no idea if that's typical though

[Spacecadet]

there's probably a delay at the moment due to the number of contractors jumping on the LTD bandwagon following the MSC fiasco

[gravesendboy]

Flat Rate Registration

i work with a couple of contractors here who tell me that you can just ring them up and register for the flat rate if you have your registration certificate.
Perhaps someone awaiting their flat rate registration can test this