To transfer a VAT registration number to a company changing ownership, you must complete an application for VAT registration and submit the VAT68 form to HMRC.
Request transfer of a VAT registration number in the UK
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A transfer of a VAT registration number may be requested if you are:
- changing the status of your business (from sole proprietor to limited company, for example) and wanting to use the previous owner's VAT registration number
By completing both, you can request that HMRC transfer a company's VAT registration when its ownership changes:
- A VAT registration application form, VAT 68
Where the form should be sent
Completed VAT68 forms can be sent to:
Using the VAT registration service (VRS) number as the subject line, send an email to btc.changeoflegalentity@hmrc.gov.uk or to the postal address listed on the form.
PDF Document: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60d1d94c8fa8f57ce63f1a1e/VAT68-06-21.pdf
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