UK VAT Number
Hello,
I am storing my products within the UK, however I am based outside of it, therefore I needed to register for VAT in order to be compliant with the local requirements.
I’ve done that and the issue I face is that the VAT number has been issued on the 22nd of December 2022 and I still haven’t received it (26.03.2023). I’ve been in touch with HMRC twice and was told that I am in the ‘waiting game’. They advised me that this couldn’t be shared via email and I have to wait for the number to arrive via post mail. The second time I called them (3 weeks ago) they said they’ll resend it.
This is taking forever, just for a single letter. Does anyone know if there’s any workaround in order for me to receive this and continue running my business? I’ve been looking for ways to obtain it online, however without success.
Any recommendations and suggestions are welcome.
Thank you!
UK VAT Number
Hello,
I am storing my products within the UK, however I am based outside of it, therefore I needed to register for VAT in order to be compliant with the local requirements.
I’ve done that and the issue I face is that the VAT number has been issued on the 22nd of December 2022 and I still haven’t received it (26.03.2023). I’ve been in touch with HMRC twice and was told that I am in the ‘waiting game’. They advised me that this couldn’t be shared via email and I have to wait for the number to arrive via post mail. The second time I called them (3 weeks ago) they said they’ll resend it.
This is taking forever, just for a single letter. Does anyone know if there’s any workaround in order for me to receive this and continue running my business? I’ve been looking for ways to obtain it online, however without success.
Any recommendations and suggestions are welcome.
Thank you!
Seller_6rCNCArMislCf
We faced exactly the same issue, but persistent emails helped us get through. You can write to vrs.newregistrations@hmrc.gov.uk
They sent our VAT number to us on email.
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Seller_BS5lg2keRs2QO
I was able to view mine online and upload it to Amazon. Not sure whether the process is different for non-UK, but i’ve just logged into HMRC and can still see my old VAT number on there.
Seller_3o4SC9FDqdOQU
had exactly the same issue. Took us 5 months to get the number and 4 more weeks to get the letter which they sent to the wrong address for some reasons… and they will not share the number over phone or email by any means.
Seller_FQHkqHJI5SqTh
I don’t know if this applies to you.
All the packages I have sent, from the UK, to Bulgaria have needed to be collected from your postal service.
Would this be the case for letter post too?
Seller_qZO3ZCjoBXEeL
It is entirely likely that the first sending got lost as part of the RM hack in the New Year after getting caught up in the tail end of Christmas postings. International mail has in my experience been very spotty until early March.
Seller_nKqNWKHfZWsny
You can bet the fine for non compliance / late filing will have the VAT number on it!
Seller_5WdLTxVIrVrTf
Hi,
I’m not sure exactly why the letter hasn’t arrived if HMRC say they’ve posted it.
However, what I would say, is that I work as an accountant myself and deal with HMRC on a daily basis. There are massive delays in them processing VAT registrations, mainly due to the online registration system changing in late 2022. I have seen cases where somebody registered in November 2022 but didn’t receive their VAT number until February 2023. It is nothing but a waiting game at the minute! Although, the hope for you is that they say they have issued it already, so it seems to be more a postal matter for yourself.
Seller_WDhdcjDfu6Z4g
I’ve had a similar issue. I’m using AVASK for an Estonian business. Total process has taken about 5 months and i still haven’t had the official letter to my Estonian address. I had a rejection letter (HMRC being silly) around nov/dec that took about 5 weeks to be delivered.
However my agent DID manage to get a copy of the VAT cirtificate posted to their UK address 2 weeks ago. Once requested, it took 2-3 days to receive. It might be a case of really pressuring them, but they can do it. If you get nowhere (and have the time), hang up and ring again and hopefully you will get a better agent.
Do you have a british address you can use? You could maybe try a mailbox service that would scan your mail.
HMRC and Companies House are a shambles for overseas businesses right now. Good luck.
Seller_6rCNCArMislCf
We faced exactly the same issue, but persistent emails helped us get through. You can write to vrs.newregistrations@hmrc.gov.uk
They sent our VAT number to us on email.
Seller_1iMIiPabxq90T
I want to know how to sell in other marketplaces. Does having a VAT number allow you to do this?
Seller_enhqDbbhh2x0Z
dear seller IM from india i have received an order from uk now i have to prepare it and send from india but amazon has given some instructions to send it saying that i should write amazon ioss number on the packet which i should ship myself have to send. But I Searched everywhere on the site i couldn’t find the amazon ioss number can anyone tell me the ioss number please.
