How do I get a UK company VAT number? What are the tax rates? What is the filing cycle?

TKEG Expat will apply for a VAT number for the client after the company has been registered, which usually takes one to two working weeks. The VAT rate in the UK is 20% and the filing cycle can be once a month or once every three months.

What is the threshold to register for UK VAT?

A company must register for UK VAT if its taxable turnover exceeded GBP 90,000 in the previous 12 months, or if it expects taxable turnover to exceed GBP 90,000 in the next 30 days alone. The forward test can be evidenced by contracts, invoices, or a business plan.

Might a UK company need to register for a VAT number based on its Corporation Tax return?

Yes. The figures in a company's Corporation Tax return may indicate that taxable turnover has reached a level requiring UK VAT registration, in which case the company should be advised to apply for a VAT number. VAT registration and Corporation Tax are assessed separately.

What happens if a UK company exceeds the VAT threshold but never registered for or filed VAT?

A UK company whose taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold but which has not registered for or filed VAT can incur substantial HMRC penalties. Planning to dissolve the company soon is not a valid reason to skip registration. Penalties may sometimes be argued or appealed with HMRC, but VAT registration should not be neglected once the threshold is met.

UK Value Added Tax (VAT) Number Application

Name: UK Value Added Tax (VAT) Number Application
Brand: TKEG Expat ™
Price: 150 GBP
Availability: InStock

Applicable country/region: GB - United Kingdom

Unit PriceGBP 150 / Company

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UK VAT (VAT) application filing.

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Non-UK addresses: Currently, UK VAT registered traders with non-UK addresses are returned on the UK VAT checker with an HMRC address. These VAT registrations are valid registrations. Invalid UK VAT registrations will return as ‘invalid’. If required, a VAT registered trader can prove their principal place of business using their VAT certificate.

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UK Value Added Tax (VAT) Number Application's Requirements

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The taxable revenue must exceed GBP £90,000

To register for a VAT number in the UK, the company must have a taxable turnover of over GBP £90,000 in the past 12 months, or be able to demonstrate that the taxable turnover will exceed GBP £90,000 in the next 3 months (through evidence such as contracts, invoices, business plans, etc.).

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UK Value Added Tax (VAT) Number Application - Documents

Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents

Passport

The director's most recent copy of passport

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Proof of Address

Director's lease or rental agreement, any correspondence from the UK Department for Work and Pensions confirming entitlement to benefits, or a recent utility bill (dated within the last three months)

Document Process: Not Applicable

Document Format: Scan Copy

Case Study

United Kingdom Corporate Client

Start Date: July 8, 2025

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About United Kingdom

The UK is a leading global financial center with a robust legal system, independent trade policies post-Brexit, and strong sectors in finance, technology, life sciences, and creative industries.

Strong Investment Environment

The UK offers a well-developed economic environment that provides a powerful and stable investment climate. Its strengths include the pound's international safe-haven status, consistent economic growth, and a stable political system underpinning investor confidence.

Safe Haven Currency

The European Central Bank considers the pound as a "safe haven" currency: for a country's currency to obtain "safe haven" status, it must have a stable and legitimate political system. The democratic political system in the UK has a long-standing history.

Leading Business Destination

The UK has a strong culture of innovation, having fostered 72 unicorn companies in the past 20 years. It leads in fintech, renewable energy, and education, with world-class financial and business services supporting its position as a global innovation hub.

Highly Competitive Visa Schemes

The UK offers competitive visa options for investors and entrepreneurs. The Tier 1 Investor visa provides flexible investment opportunities across any industry and region, making the UK highly accessible for foreign nationals seeking to invest in or establish businesses.

United Kingdom Tax Brief

Data Source PwC World Tax Summary
OCED Statistic

Time of Update 4/02/2026

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