How do I get a VAT registration certificate?

The business must Register for VAT on eFiling or complete a VAT 101 – Application for Registration form and submit it to the local SARS branch within 21 days from date of exceeding R1 million.

How do I get my SARS VAT number?

VAT vendors can also request and obtain a VAT Notice of Registration on eFiling:

1. Logon to
2. Go to the Organizations main menu.
3. Click SARS Registered details on the side menu.
4. Select Notice of Registration.
5. Select VAT. Table of Contents. Follow the easy steps below to register for VAT on eFiling:

Where do I get a VAT number?

To register for VAT, you have to apply to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). If you choose to register yourself, you need to register for the VAT online service with HMRC . However, if you want, an accountant or an agent can do this for you. You should get a VAT registration certificate within 14 working days.

How long does it take to get a VAT Certificate?

Getting Your Certificate You should get a VAT registration certificate within 30 working days, though it can take longer. It’s sent either: To your VAT online account. By post – if an agent registers you or you can’t register online.

What turnover do you need to be VAT registered?

£85,000
You must register for VAT if your VAT taxable turnover goes over £85,000 (the ‘threshold’), or you know that it will. Your VAT taxable turnover is the total of everything sold that is not VAT exempt. You can also register voluntarily.

What documents do I need to register for VAT?

What documents are needed to register for VAT?

• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation.
• Copy of Trust Deed And Authority Letter.
• Copy of Original ID.
• Original banking statements (going back three months)
• Original letter from your banker / Original stamped statement from the bank.
• Latest month invoices as proof of trading.

How do I check if VAT registered?

How to perform a VAT registration check

1. Call the HMRC VAT Helpline on 0300 200 3700. This line is open between 8am and 8pm during the week.
2. Use the VIES website, an online VAT checker for businesses in the EU. This website uses real-time data feeds from individual member states’ VAT systems.

Do VAT certificates expire?

There are no renewal or maintenance fees once you are VAT registered.