VAT threshold checker
Check whether you need to register for VAT, and how much headroom you have.
- Fee agreed before we start
- Reply within one working day
- Xero Gold Partner
Your turnover
Taxable sales, including zero‑rated.
Leave out VAT‑exempt sales, such as most insurance and residential rent.
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A general guide, not advice for your circumstances. Book a free consultation to check your own figures.
When do I need to register for VAT?
You must register if your taxable turnover over the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or if you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold if it suits your business.
What if I go over the threshold by mistake?
If your turnover goes over £90,000 only temporarily, you can ask HMRC for an exception from registration. Otherwise you must register within 30 days of the end of the month you went over.
Should I register voluntarily?
It can help if your customers are VAT‑registered businesses or you buy a lot of standard‑rated goods. We compare the cash effect for you.
Want us to check your figures?
Book a free consultation and we’ll look at your own numbers.