VAT Application Form

The timeline for HMRC to approve new VAT registrations can vary significantly, based on HMRC’s workload and the information submitted by the customer. The VAT registration process typically takes 30 – 40 days, although it can often take longer.

Before you start:-

  • Details entered MUST be those of a Registered Company Director or Secretary. This information will be cross-referenced by HMRC to Companies House Register. Any discrepancies will result in your application being rejected.
  • Please ensure you have received your Unique Tax Reference (UTR) as this is a mandatory requirement. HMRC will automatically send this out to every Company upon incorporation. It can take around 4 – 5 weeks to receive this.
  • You will need to provide your National Insurance Number. If you are not a UK resident or do not have an NIN, you will need to provide 3 x forms of Identification as outlined on the form. These must be forwarded onto your registered HMRC VAT Agent at: [email protected] Please ensure you send these across in scanned PDF format only and as soon as possible after completing the form.

VAT Registration Online Form Completion:-

  • The form is very straight forward to complete, the questions all have guided explanations to help if you are unsure. It is only two pages and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Should you need assistance, contact our friendly team who are here to help: [email protected]
  • It is important to ensure all details provided are accurate. It is not possible to make amendments to the form once submitted and any errors made could result in the application being referred by HMRC for further investigation thus cause delay, or result in the application being rejected by HMRC.
  • Upon completion of your secure online form, this will feed through to our dedicated team of HMRC Agents here at ‘My Tax Services’. Your application will be processed, verified and submitted to HMRC (together with Identification where required), within one working day via our direct HMRC Gateway. *
  • Once the application has been submitted, our agent will forward the electronic confirmation onto you. This contains a unique HMRC acknowledgement reference number which substantiates your application has been successfully submitted and received by HMRC.
  • If a manual VAT1 application is necessary, My Tax Services will complete the forms manually at no extra charge to you. (see terms and conditions for further details). https://www.wizzaccounting.co.uk/terms/
  • If HMRC require further information to consider your application it will be referred. The referrals team will request what they need directly from you. HMRC will not advise us, the Agent of any direct correspondence sent to you. If you receive a request for further information and require assistance just drop us an Email to [email protected] and our team experts will assist you further.
  • We are unable to liaise with HMRC on your behalf after we’ve submitted your application as we are not authorised to do so. (see terms and conditions for further details). https://www.wizzaccounting.co.uk/terms/ Should you require a status update after the estimated timeframe of 30-40 days have past, you will need to contact HMRC directly to request this, quoting your application acknowledgement reference number. *

My Tax Services offer a ‘Form Checking’ Service to assist with the completion of any supplementary forms you might have. On occasions HMRC may require additional information relating to a particular business type for example; which might require the completion of a VAT5 form. We do charge a small fee to cover the additional time and work required from our professionals. This service is available to purchase through our website. https://www.wizzaccounting.co.uk/services/hmrc-advice/

  • The timeline for HMRC to approve new VAT registrations can vary significantly, based on HMRC’s workload and the information submitted by the customer. The VAT registration process typically takes 30 – 40 days, although it can often take longer.
  • HMRC will forward the physical VAT Registration Certificate directly to the client’s registered business address if the application has been successful.
  • If an application is unsuccessful, HMRC will send a letter directly to the applicant’s registered business address stating that the application was rejected. They usually provide a ‘one-sentence’ rationale for their decision along with details regarding how to appeal should the applicant wish to do so.

*If your application was submitted manually, you will not have an acknowledgement reference. Provide the date of manual submission instead.