Self Employed short 01 - Important note about VAT registration

You must register for VAT with HMRC if your business' VAT taxable turnover is more than £85,000. When you register, you’ll be sent a VAT registration certificate. This confirms:

• your VAT number
• when to submit your first VAT Return and payment
• your 'effective date of registration' - this is the date you went over the threshold, or the date you asked to register if it was voluntary

For more information on registering for VAT, go to VAT registration.