Full HMRC application
We complete and submit your VAT registration with HMRC, so you are not deciphering the form yourself.
Tax & registration
VAT Registration Assistance
We handle your VAT registration application with HMRC on your behalf — filling in the detail correctly, so your VAT number comes through without the delays that catch out first-time registrants.
- We handle the HMRC form
- VAT number in 2–4 weeks
- Right VAT scheme advice
- Overseas businesses welcome
Why it helps
VAT registration done right, first time
VAT registration looks simple until HMRC queries something and your application stalls for weeks. We complete the application properly and advise on the choices — like which VAT scheme suits you — that trip people up.
VAT number in 2–4 weeks
A clean application typically returns your VAT number within HMRC’s usual two-to-four-week window.
Scheme guidance
We explain the VAT schemes — standard, flat rate and others — so you register on the basis that fits your business.
Works for overseas businesses
Non-UK-established businesses often need to register for UK VAT from the first sale. We handle those cases too.
Fewer rejections
A correctly completed application means fewer HMRC queries and less waiting.
Ready to charge VAT
Once registered, you can charge VAT, reclaim it on purchases and issue proper VAT invoices.
Your VAT number, handled
Application completed, submitted and guided through HMRC.
Included
What the service covers
From application to VAT number, with the scheme decision handled properly.
- Full HMRC VAT registration applicationCompleted and submitted for you.
- VAT number typically within 2–4 weeksHMRC’s usual timeframe for a clean application.
- Guidance on VAT schemesStandard, flat rate and other schemes explained.
- Support for overseas businessesIncluding non-UK-established businesses that must register.
- Ready to charge and reclaim VATOnce your number is issued.
Step by step
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your business
Your activity, turnover and how you trade.
- 2
We advise on the scheme
We recommend the VAT scheme that fits your situation.
- 3
We submit to HMRC
We complete and file your VAT registration application.
- 4
Your number arrives
HMRC issues your VAT number, usually within two to four weeks.
Do you need to register for VAT?
A UK business must register for VAT once its taxable turnover passes the registration threshold, and can choose to register voluntarily below it — which is often worthwhile if you sell to other VAT-registered businesses or want to reclaim VAT on your costs.
Businesses established outside the UK often have to register from their very first UK sale, with no threshold. If you are unsure which applies to you, that is exactly the kind of thing we clarify before we register you.
- Mandatory once you pass the VAT threshold
- Voluntary registration can be worthwhile below it
- Overseas businesses may need to register from the first sale
2–4 weeks
Typical time for HMRC to issue your VAT number
One-time
A clean application avoids the queries that cause delay.
Choosing the right VAT scheme
How you register matters. The standard scheme, the Flat Rate Scheme and others treat your VAT differently, and the right choice depends on your margins, your costs and how you trade. Register on the wrong basis and you can end up paying more than you need to.
We explain the options in plain terms so you register on the scheme that actually fits, not just the default.
- Standard, Flat Rate and other schemes explained
- Chosen to suit your margins and costs
- Registered on the right basis from the start
Add-ons
After you are VAT registered
File your returns and set up the rest of your HMRC obligations.
FAQ
VAT registration questions
When do I have to register for VAT?
A UK business must register once its taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold, which is often worthwhile. Businesses established outside the UK frequently have to register from their first UK sale.
How long until I get my VAT number?
For a clean application, HMRC usually issues a VAT number within two to four weeks. Completing the application correctly is what keeps it in that window rather than stalling on queries.
Which VAT scheme should I choose?
It depends on your margins, your costs and how you trade. We explain the standard scheme, the Flat Rate Scheme and other options so you register on the basis that suits you.
Can you register an overseas business for UK VAT?
Yes. Non-UK-established businesses often need to register for UK VAT, and we handle those applications as well as those for UK companies.
Can you file my VAT returns too?
Yes — that is a separate service. Once you are registered, HMRC VAT Filing lets you submit your VAT returns directly and keep your records organised in one place.
Get VAT registered without the delays
We complete and submit your HMRC VAT application and guide you to the right scheme.