One of our subscribers wanted to know at what point he was obliged to register his new business for VAT. It seems a basic question, but the answer isn’t always straightforward. What factors do you
need to consider?
Published 02.04.2013
If you acquire or start a business which is not registered it might immediately come within the scope of VAT if you already own another business. When might this apply and what steps can you take to
prevent it?
Published 30.11.2022
You and your spouse run separate businesses, each trading below the VAT registration limit. The trouble is HMRC can argue that the businesses should be treated as one. What did a recent First-tier
Tribunal have to say about this?
Published 30.10.2019
You’ve started a business to make a little extra cash. You don’t expect the turnover to ever come close to the VAT registration limit, but might you be required to register anyway, and if not is
there an advantage to registering voluntarily?
Published 26.10.2023
A couple of years ago you started a part-time business. It’s done better than expected and you’ve received an offer for it. The amount you’ll be paid will push you over the registration threshold, so
should you charge VAT?
Published 13.11.2018
Most businesses take for granted that they can register with HMRC and then reclaim any VAT they pay on purchases. But if your business only makes sales outside the UK that aren’t subject to VAT, are
you allowed to register in the first place?
Published 03.12.2009
You’ve formed a company to develop a new business unconnected with your existing firm. Even if it’s viable it won’t generate income for months or even more than a year. Can you register and reclaim
the VAT on development costs?
Published 14.11.2022
Your spouse has a business which has been doing rather well of late. So much so that its turnover will soon exceed the VAT registration threshold. However, you don’t want to register it for VAT. How
can you do this?
Published 29.03.2007
Although the Chancellor announced an increase to the VAT registration limit in the Spring Budget 2024, it was relatively modest. As a service business if your turnover exceeds the new limit can you
legitimately avoid having to register?
Published 17.04.2024
Businesses are under increasing pressure to use the Taxman’s online services, including to register for VAT. Apparently, it’s more efficient. True?
Published 15.10.2009