How do I find a company VAT number?
How do I find a company VAT number?
A VAT number – or VAT registration number – is a unique code issued to companies which are registered to pay VAT. Businesses can find their own number on the VAT registration certificate issued by HMRC, while the numbers for other businesses should be stated on any invoice they issue.
How do I get a VAT registration number?
Follow the easy steps below to register for VAT on eFiling:
- Logon to your eFiling profile.
- Navigate to SARS Registered Details functionality:
- Select Maintain SARS Registered Details on the left menu.
- The Maintain SARS Registered Details screen will display.
- Click VAT under My tax products > Revenue on the left menu.
Is a registration number a VAT number?
What is a VAT identification number? Sometimes also known as a VAT registration number, this is the unique number that identifies a taxable person (business) or non-taxable legal entity that is registered for VAT.
Is VAT registration number same as VAT number?
No. They are two separate numbers. VAT numbers are issued only by HMRC when you register for VAT with them.
Can I find a company VAT number online?
You can only check the VAT number for UK registered businesses. Use the online VAT information exchange system (VIES) – With the help of the VAT information exchange system (VIES), you can check the validity of a VAT-registered number for any business registered in the European Union (EU).
How do you find out if a business is VAT-registered?
Calling the HMRC VAT helpline HMRC has a complete database of VAT-registered businesses, so if you’re in any doubt about a registration number you should call their VAT helpline on 0300 200 3700.
Where can I find my VAT certificate?
How to view your VAT certificate online (UPDATED for 2021)
- Step 1 – Sign In. Sign in to your Government Gateway account via the HMRC website.
- Step 2 – Find your VAT account.
- Step 3 – View your VAT certificate.
- Step 4 – View, save or print.
