What is the UK VAT registration threshold?
Last updated: 2026-08-01·Verified: 2026-08-01
📋 Direct Answer
UK VAT registration threshold is £90,000 (as of April 2024). You must register for UK VAT if: (1) your UK taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period, or (2) you store goods in the UK (e.g. Amazon FBA UK), regardless of turnover. Standard VAT rate: 20%. Non-UK sellers holding UK stock must register regardless of threshold. Cost: £200-500 for registration. Timeline: 2-4 weeks.
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Requirements
£200-500
Est. Total Cost
2-4 weeks
Timeline
Item by Item
If applicableUK VAT Registration£200-5002-4 weeks
- 1Register through HMRC online portal
- 2Appoint a UK VAT agent if non-UK resident
- 3Receive VAT number (GB + 9 digits)
- 4Display VAT-inclusive prices on UK listings
- 5File quarterly VAT returns
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- • UK HMRC — VAT registration
- • Value Added Tax Act 1994
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