VAT registration — what you need to know
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a government tax added to most goods and services in the UK. Depending on your business activity and turnover, you may be required to register for VAT — or you may choose to do so voluntarily. Here's what you need to know.
Do I need to register for VAT?
You must register for VAT if any of the following apply:
• Your VAT taxable turnover will exceed £90,000 in the next 12 months
• You want to reclaim VAT on your business purchases
• You want your company to appear more established to customers and suppliers
VAT registration is not automatic — you must apply for it.
Our VAT registration service
We offer a VAT Registration Service where a specialist will handle the entire HMRC application on your behalf, preventing errors and delays.
The service costs for £69.99.
VAT registration can also be included in selected company formation packages — see below for details.
How to register — follow the steps for your situation
Existing customers — buying VAT registration separately
If you are already a customer but did not include VAT registration in your formation package:
1. Log in to your online account
2. Purchase the VAT Registration Service from the Shop
3. Our VAT registration specialist will contact you and manage the HMRC application on your behalf
Existing customers — VAT already included in your package
If your company formation package already included VAT registration:
1. Check your Order Fulfilment email
2. Find the VAT section and click the link to the VAT questionnaire
3. Complete and submit the short questionnaire
💡 You will also need to provide your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). HMRC will send this to your registered office address approximately 2–3 weeks after incorporation. If you use our address service, we will scan the document and upload it to the My Mail section of your dashboard.
New customers — you already have a limited company
If you have already formed your company and now want to register for VAT:
1. Purchase our VAT Registration Service for £69.99 + VAT
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New customers — you want to form a company and register for VAT at the same time
If you have not yet formed your company and want to include VAT registration from the outset:
1. Select a company formation package that includes VAT registration, such as our All Inclusive or Non-Residents Package
2. Click Buy Now and complete the company registration form
3. After formation, check your Order Fulfilment email
4. Find the VAT section and complete the questionnaire
👉 View our company formation packages
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You must register for VAT if any of the following apply:
• Your VAT taxable turnover will exceed £90,000 in the next 12 months
• You want to reclaim VAT on your business purchases
• You want your company to appear more established to customers and suppliers
VAT registration is not automatic — you must apply for it.
Our VAT registration service
We offer a VAT Registration Service where a specialist will handle the entire HMRC application on your behalf, preventing errors and delays.
The service costs for £69.99.
VAT registration can also be included in selected company formation packages — see below for details.
How to register — follow the steps for your situation
Existing customers — buying VAT registration separately
If you are already a customer but did not include VAT registration in your formation package:
1. Log in to your online account
2. Purchase the VAT Registration Service from the Shop
3. Our VAT registration specialist will contact you and manage the HMRC application on your behalf
Existing customers — VAT already included in your package
If your company formation package already included VAT registration:
1. Check your Order Fulfilment email
2. Find the VAT section and click the link to the VAT questionnaire
3. Complete and submit the short questionnaire
💡 You will also need to provide your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). HMRC will send this to your registered office address approximately 2–3 weeks after incorporation. If you use our address service, we will scan the document and upload it to the My Mail section of your dashboard.
New customers — you already have a limited company
If you have already formed your company and now want to register for VAT:
1. Purchase our VAT Registration Service for £69.99 + VAT
[Add link]
New customers — you want to form a company and register for VAT at the same time
If you have not yet formed your company and want to include VAT registration from the outset:
1. Select a company formation package that includes VAT registration, such as our All Inclusive or Non-Residents Package
2. Click Buy Now and complete the company registration form
3. After formation, check your Order Fulfilment email
4. Find the VAT section and complete the questionnaire
👉 View our company formation packages
[Add link]