My newbe understanding of VAT

[Brian Potter]

If you don't have your bank details ready in time then you'll just miss an invoice and get paid double next time.

It does take a while to actually get registered for VAT etc (couple of weeks each).

The OP may fail at the compliance stage. He/she needs ALL details to hand or else no decent 'pay on time' agency will deal with him/her.

Why do people entertain cutting corners? This is a business, so act like one.