Transfer VAT querry

Hi, I recently set up a VAT number as a sole trader but after advice decided to go down the limited company route so I completed the transfer of the VAT number online and completed the forms sent to me by email but this was several weeks ago and I have heard nothing, How long do these transfers usually take and can I charge VAT on invoices and reclaim VAT using the existing VAT number that was registered to me as a sole trader? thanks

Hi,

Currently we are working in date order and you would only need to contact us if the transfer has taken longer than 40 working days. If it has reached this timescale then contact our VAT team.

VAT: general enquiries

If you have completed a change of legal entity request and are keeping the same VAT number then you can still invoice your customers and charge VAT. We would recommend you note on the invoice that a change of legal entity is taking place to avoid any confusion with your customers.

You would continue to recover VAT in the normal way and continue to complete online VAT returns to us while the request is being processed.

Thank you.