I wonder if you can have a Vat nr whitout being at Reg Company in the Uk?
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No, you cannot."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Originally posted by harligatider View PostI wonder if you can have a Vat nr whitout being at Reg Company in the Uk?Sure?Originally posted by cojak View PostNo, you cannot.
Who can register for VAT
You can register for VAT if you're in business and you are one of these:
an individual
a partnership
a company
a club
an association
a charity
any other organisation or group of people acting together under a particular name, such as an educational or health institution, exhibition, conference, etc
a trust
a Local Authority
For VAT purposes, the individual or organisation that is in business is known as a 'taxable person'.Comment
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Oh, right you are then, my bad
"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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No I don't
but generally someone will come along to correct any erroneous posts.
So equilibrium is restored.
"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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There might be a pint involved.Originally posted by bless 'em all View PostCojak doesn't charge for this advice.

You have to register for (and charge) VAT above a certain turnover level (£79k I think) whether you are ltd or not.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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The VAT people keep a close eye on abuses so it's not worth registering for VAT unless you are likely to go over the threshold.Originally posted by harligatider View PostI wonder if you can have a Vat nr whitout being at Reg Company in the Uk?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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I was VAT registered when I was trading a sole trader.
Unfortunately, it was a case of 'incorporate or stop contracting'.Comment
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