Flat rate VAT

[nucastle]

I just applied for VAT registration last weekend using the HMRC online thing.

.... No mention of the 'flat rate' thing there at all, or i didnt see it at least.

Do i assume ive missed the boat now in applying for this?

[richy]

flat rate vat form

hullo! you just need to fill in the form and email it to [email protected]

form is on this page := <http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel= pageVAT_InfoGuides&propertyType=document&id=HMCE_C L_001208>

thx. richy!

[richy]

hmrc email seems down atm.. so maybe you'll have to print and post/fax it

[DaveB]

I just applied for VAT registration last weekend using the HMRC online thing.

.... No mention of the 'flat rate' thing there at all, or i didnt see it at least.

Do i assume ive missed the boat now in applying for this?

You can apply for the FRS at any time but it's a seprate process to the standard VAT registration. You need either your VAT regiostration application referance number or your actual VAT number to apply for it.

[nucastle]

Ahhh perfect!!

Thought i was gonna miss out - looks like i can stop a few more pennies going to Gordon.

[TheFaQQer]

I rang them and asked about it. Nice guy on the phone sorted it out, and even pre-dated it a few days so that it went into the new VAT quarter I had just started, rather than having to wait another quarter to do it.

If you're just moving over, make sure you get any big expenditure out of the way before you move over (unless it's over £2000 an item), so you can still claim the VAT back.