Many VAT registered businesses have been so for a long time, and not needed that information regulary – and lost or misplaced their VAT certificate. You can download your VAT certificate online, as well as requesting one from HMRC by post or by phone.
Can I download my VAT certificate?
To download or print your VAT certificate click on “Print Certificate” you can either print or download as PDF from your browser.
Do I need a VAT Certificate?
You must register your business for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) if its VAT taxable turnover is more than £85,000. When you register, you’ll be sent a VAT registration certificate. This confirms: your VAT number.
What happens if you forget to register for VAT?
If you fail to register for VAT with HMRC when you are supposed to, you may face a penalty. Unfortunately, HMRC will still expect you to pay them the VAT that should have been charged at the time. And there’s more. In addition to a late registration penalty, you could also be charged with a failure to notify penalty.
How do I print my VAT certificate?
- Step 1: Sign in at the HMRC’s website. First of all, you need to log into your UK business tax account (you will need your Government Gateway user ID and your password.
- Step 2: Check you VAT Account (Making Tax Digital)
- Step 3: Check you VAT Certificate.
- Step 4: Verify information/Print it.
What happens when you go VAT registered?
On the plus side, becoming VAT registered means that: You can reclaim any VAT that you are charged when you pay for goods and services. The VAT you pay, know as ‘input tax’, could end up being more than the VAT you collect from your customers, the ‘output tax’.
How do I get a VAT certificate on eFiling?
VAT vendors can also request and obtain a VAT Notice of Registration on eFiling:
- Logon to
- Go to the Organizations main menu.
- Click SARS Registered details on the side menu.
- Select Notice of Registration.
- Select VAT. Table of Contents. Follow the easy steps below to register for VAT on eFiling:
