The UK requires VAT registration once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. This guide explains the threshold, registration deadlines, and penalties.
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In the UK, the VAT registration threshold is £90,000 of taxable turnover in any rolling 12-month period, as set by HMRC from 1 April 2017.
If a business's taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month window, it must notify HMRC by the end of the following calendar month and the registration becomes effective from the first day of the month after that.
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Read the full article at AVASKThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 16 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United Kingdom. The original source is AVASK.
