Although it is possible to start trading as soon as you register your Limited Company, you cannot charge or reclaim VAT until you have completed the VAT registration process and have been issued with a VAT registration number by HMRC.

If you bought goods or services for your business before you registered for VAT you may be able to reclaim the VAT you paid on those items:
for goods: you can reclaim VAT up to three years before you registered for VAT for services: you can reclaim VAT up to six months before you registered for VAT
As part of our VAT registration service we'll tell you how you can reclaim any VAT on money you've already spent!

CJP provides a hassle free Online VAT registration, we are able to apply for VAT registration for all UK businesses (Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships).

VAT Registration - When should I register?

Your business should register for VAT if your "taxable supplies" over the past 12 months has exceeded the VAT registration threshold. The threshold is currently £70,000 (as of 1st April 2010. Previously it was £68,000). It is important to remember that VAT applies to the company's turnover, not profit.

For further information please contact us on 0207 099 2911 or by email info@cjpaccountingsolutions.com to discuss your requirements further.

Alternatively, complete a contact form and let us contact you at a convenient time.