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UK VAT Registration

If your client or your business is based outside and sells goods stored in the UK to UK consumers through an on-line marketplace, the business will be required to register for VAT when it commences to trade in the UK (as overseas businesses to not have the benefit of waiting until their sales exceed the VAT registration threshold).

How to Calculate VAT and Duty on Imports

The VAT People specialise in offering expert advice and support in this complex area. With decades of experience, our team provides businesses with the necessary guidance to navigate the intricacies of VAT and duty on imports, ensuring that all legal obligations are met efficiently.

How Much is Import VAT in the UK?

When goods are imported into the UK, import VAT becomes due. This is charged at the same rate as if the goods were purchased in the UK and calculated based on the value declared at import. For example, if goods are standard rated when purchased from a UK VAT registered supplier, import VAT will be due at 20% when these goods are imported into the UK from abroad. 

What Triggers a VAT Inspection?

A VAT inspection consists of HMRC getting in touch with or visiting your company to go through the VAT records. The purpose of this inspection, which consists of a series of compliance tests, is to make sure that the company is accounting for VAT correctly.

What is Input VAT (UK)?

You must register for VAT if your business has a taxable income exceeding £85,000 in a rolling 12-month period. Read more to learn about what qualifies as input VAT.

What is VAT?

Value Added Tax (VAT) in the European Union (EU) is a general, broadly based consumption tax that is assessed on the value added to goods and services. It applies to all goods and services that are bought and sold for consumption in the EU.