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Old 13-07-2005, 09:50 AM
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Would it be alot better for me to go VAT registered? (i havent crossed the VAT threshold yet)
Old 13-07-2005, 11:23 AM
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we would need more details of what your doing to help you with this.
Old 13-07-2005, 11:24 AM
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Probably not, more aggravation then it's worth IMO - best to avoid the VAT man where possible. Guess it depends on your personal circumstances though.
Old 13-07-2005, 11:40 AM
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i part own a car parts company (dont trade on here anymore though).

Just wondering as i feel i may not always be getting taken seriously with me not being vat registered... hmmmmmmmmm..
Old 13-07-2005, 11:42 AM
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I thought about going VAT registered but its just not worth it for me, will cross the thresshold when i come to it.
Old 13-07-2005, 05:14 PM
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Worked for me even when I was below threshold. Although in my line of work it's a must if you want to seen as a sucsessful company even as a sole trader.
Old 13-07-2005, 05:17 PM
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If you supply trade you have to be VAT registered really..if you dont...not a big concern IMO.
Old 13-07-2005, 05:56 PM
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It depends on how much of your business is VAT claimable. It has its positive and negative points.

VAT returns are a bit time consuming and you need to know what you can and can't claim for, but then being an ex-Accountant I've done it a thousand times

And no, you don't have to be VAT registered but it does help, ie: setting up customer/supplier accounts and obtaining credit etc.




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