Supplier VAT certificates

How can I determine a suppliers VAT registration date so that I can check they have not charged me VAT on invoices before their registration date.

You can call HMRC VAT helpline but they will not give you the exact date of registration, but they should be able to confirm if the business was VAT registered as per the date on the invoice, so ask the question "was the business registered for VAT on DATE". HMRC have never given the Effective Date of Registration (EDR) over the telephone, it is to prevent fraud and people trying to hijack VAT accounts.

Hi,

You would need to request to see their VAT certificate as the date of registration will be on there. Unfortunately we are not able to disclose the information.

Thank you.