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VAT Threshold Checker

Do I need to register for VAT? Find out instantly.

Your business turnover

Annual taxable turnover (last 12 months)

Expected turnover in the next 30 days alone

Business trend

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You don't need to register for VAT yet

You're £30,000 below the £90,000 threshold.

£0VAT threshold: £90,000

Your turnover: £60,000 (67% of threshold)

VAT Flat Rate Scheme

If you register for VAT, the Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) can simplify your VAT returns. Instead of tracking every purchase, you pay a fixed percentage of your gross turnover. For many service businesses, this can be more profitable.

Standard VAT collected (20%)

£12,000

Flat Rate paid (est. 12%)

£7,200

You could potentially keep £4,800/year with the Flat Rate Scheme.

Note: Flat Rate Scheme percentages vary by industry. 12% is an estimate for business services.

VAT facts

Registration threshold£90,000

Standard rate20%

Reduced rate5%

Zero rate0%

Registration deadline30 days after exceeding threshold

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