UK VAT Registration Form with Ecommerce Accountants

UK VAT Registration Form
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Our UK VAT Registration form

This form is used to collect the details required to register your for VAT in the UK.

Who can complete this form?

This form must be filled out by either the owner of the business (if sole trader) one of the partners (if partnership) or one of the directors (if limited company or overseas business).
First, what kind of business are you? *

UK incorporated company, e.g. LTD or LLP UK unincorporated, e.g. Sole Trader or Partnership Non-UK business of any type
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Business details
What type of business are you trying to register for VAT? *
What is the company number? *
This can be found by searching here: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Date of incorporation / start of trading if unincorporated *

Day Month Year
If it is a UK company, you can find that by typing the business name in here: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Country of incorporation / domicile *
Registered Company/Trading Name *
If you are a sole trader trading under your own name, type your full name
Registered Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Post Code / Zip Code Country
Are you registering as the Representative Member or nominated corporate body of a VAT group? *
Usually, no. This question is only relevant if you intend to register 2 or more corporate bodies under one registration as their Representative Member
Does the business have a website or storefront URL? If so, please provide that here:
HMRC sometimes ask for this if they require further evidence to support your application, therefore providing this can speed up your application time.
UK Bank Account

This is where any VAT repayments will be made and optionally can be used for setting up automated payment of your VAT bill directly to HMRC.

If you do not have an account yet, this will not delay your VAT Registration application, but you will need to provide these details before any VAT repayments can be processed.

To easily and quickly set up a UK bank account, visit TransferWise to set up an account quickly and for free, with no ongoing monthly fee.
Does the business have a UK bank account? *

Yes No
Bank Name *
Bank Account Holder Name *
Bank Account Number *
Sort Code *

Selecting the correct VAT scheme and date
What date do you want the business to be VAT registered from? *

Day Month Year
Overseas businesses: This will normally be the date you first stored or intend to store goods in the UK. For UK businesses (non-voluntary): typically this is the first of the month after next when you hit the 85k threshold, i.e. if mid-June, then 1st August (not 1st July). If unsure, send me an email.
There are two VAT schemes that we would register you for depending on your business. If you sell second hand goods, please send me an email as a different scheme would apply.

To two schemes are the Standard and Flat Rate.

On the Standard scheme you pay the standard rate of VAT on your VATable sales (usually 20%) but are able to reclaim VAT on your costs, including Import VAT.

On the Flat Rate scheme you will pay HMRC a fixed percentage, typically 7.5% (6.5% in your first year) but generally you cannot reclaim your costs, the excpetion being 'large costs' over £2,000 (this means e.g. a one-off cost for equipment for £2,000, not an inventory purchase of 2,000 units each costing £1).

The Flat Rate scheme is intended to reduce the administrative burden of VAT compliance for small businesses and therefore has a revenue based eligibility requirement.

Note, if you’re classed as a ‘limited cost business’, i.e. your goods cost less than either: a) 2% of your turnover or b) £1,000 a year (if your costs are more than 2%), then your flat rate would be 16.5% (which is paid on the VAT inclusive price, i.e. 120% of your net price). In this scenario, the Standard scheme is for you.
Which Scheme would you like to register for? *
Complete the guidance questions below if unsure
What is your forecast VATable turnover (in GBP) for the next 12 months
This can be forecast in any reasonable way. If your revenue is above this threshold then you may only
In that case, please select the Standard Rate Scheme.
To compare the costs with each scheme we will use your last months revenue as a representitive month. If this is not appropriate, substitute with what you belive is appropriate.

Note, if you sell items which are zero-rated (this is a small list of items considered essential goods) this affects the calculation below. Common items that are zero rated are food (with some exceptions), books, and clothing (children and protective clothing).
What was your revenue in the last month x 7.5%?
This would be your Flat Rate Scheme liability
What was your revenue from sales (excluding zero-rated items) to the UK/EU in the last month ÷ 6?
This would be your Standard Rate Scheme liability
Lastly, what amount of VAT do you estimate you paid (including import VAT) on your purchases, Amazon UK PPC, other VAT bearing costs.
This is your input VAT which can be reclaimed on the Standard Rate Scheme
The monthly difference in net liability is
If the above figure is positive, that means your liability is higher on the Flat Rate Scheme, so you would benefit from selecting Standard. If negative, then select the Flat Rate Scheme.

If the difference is small, and you are growing rapidly, then select Standard to save yourself needing go through chaging schemes once you are no longer eligible for the Flat Rate Scheme. If you are growing slowly, then select Flat Rate as this is a slightly lower administrative burden.

If still unsure, send me an email!

Applicant details
Please confirm your position within the business that allows you to authorise this application *
Please let us know the business contact number to provide HMRC (a requirement for all applications) *
Include country code, e.g. +44 7800 000 000
HMRC needs to identify the ‘natural person’ behind any VAT registration.

The person(s) detailed below must provide their full name, home address, date of birth and National Insurance number (or Tax ID if the applicant is a foreign national).

If you provide a Tax ID you must supply 3 items of documentary evidence as proof of identity.
Full name *

First Name Last Name
Do you have a UK National Insurance number? *

Yes No
What is your National Insurance Number *
What is your country of tax residence? *
Your tax identification number in your country of origin *
http://www.oecd.org/tax/automatic-exchange/crs-implementation-and-assistance/tax-identification-numbers/
Your date of birth *

Day Month Year
Your address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Next, we need copies of your proof of ID and adress. HMRC guidance on proof of identify requirements:
HMRC are responsible for the care and maintenance of tax and have a duty to protect the revenue. As a consequence HMRC needs to identify the ‘natural person’ behind any VAT registration.

The persons detailed in this section must provide their full name, home address, date of birth and National Insurance number (or Tax ID if the applicant is a foreign national).

If you provide a Tax ID you must supply 3 items of documentary evidence as proof of identity. These 3 items must be:
- 1 copy of government issued photo identification, such as a
  - passport
  - photo driver’s licence
  - national identity card
- 2 additional pieces of evidence, such as:
  - a mortgage statement
  - a lease/rental agreement
  - a birth certificate
  - a marriage or civil partnership certificate
  - an official document from an employer containing you name, date of birth, and Tax Identification Number
Please send photocopies not original documents as original documentation cannot be returned.
1 copy of government issued photo identification, such as a passport, photo driver’s licence or national identity card *

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2 copies of additional evidence as outlined above *

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Email *
I declare that the information given in this form and any accompanying documents is true and complete. I authorise Ecommerce Accountants LLP to prepare and submit this application on my behalf to HMRC. *

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VAT Fee Total

VAT Registration Fee

GBP Fee is inclusive of 20% VAT for UK businesses. No VAT for non-UK businesses.

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What happens when I submit this form?

We'll review your responses and get to work straight away. Normally you will hear from us again in one or two working days once we have processed your info.

If you have any questions about this form, send me an email diectly at steffen@ecommerceaccountants.co.uk
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Who can complete this form?

Business details

UK Bank Account

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Selecting the correct VAT scheme and date

Applicant details

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