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When do I need to register for VAT?

Last updated
March 3, 2025

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When do I need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is mandatory when you fulfill the conditions indicated below, and you're required to register within 30 days of fulfilling any of these conditions.

  • Your VAT taxable turnover exceeds the current threshold of £90,000 (for 2024/25). The VAT taxable turnover refers to the total value of everything that you sell that isn't exempt from VAT.
  • You expect your VAT taxable turnover to exceed £90,000 in the next 30-day period
  • Your business had a taxable turnover exceeding £90,000 over the last 12 months

VAT registration is mandatory when you fulfill the conditions indicated below, and you're required to register within 30 days of fulfilling any of these conditions.

  • Your VAT taxable turnover exceeds the current threshold of £90,000 (for 2024/25). The VAT taxable turnover refers to the total value of everything that you sell that isn't exempt from VAT.
  • You expect your VAT taxable turnover to exceed £90,000 in the next 30-day period
  • Your business had a taxable turnover exceeding £90,000 over the last 12 months
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