DP

Hi there, is there a possibility to see an actual account balance? The balance listed in the BTA VAT Account Overview seems not to be accurate. The column "Returns" does not include the last 4 VAT Returns which have been submitted on time. Can I see a complete balance via my MTD software or do I need to request one by HMRC in writing. If yes how does it work. Thanks for your reply.

Hi, we have the following situation: a VAT number was valid and suddenly without filing an application for deregistratation the VAT number appears to be invalid on the VAT checker online. It is confusing, as no email notification or letter was send by HMRC to us. What can be the reason for that case ? As we still need the VAT number for using Amazon FBA, what can we do to reactivate the VAT number? Thanks in advance for a fast reply. DP

Hi Thank you for your reply, In our case no distance sales to Northern Ireland are made. If we apply for a VAT Number via the VAT online account are we required to fill out a VAT 1 if the following sentence is mentioned on the Goods Questionnaire: "Do you make supplies from the EC to N Ireland private individuals-if YES complete a VAT1a(if you haven’t already done so).If No(you do not make supplies from EC to NI private individuals)then complete a VAT1(if you haven’t already done so)." ? Thanks for your fast reply Kind regards DP

As an agent we file all Registrations for VAT for our clients online thought the VAT Online Account. The clients are based in the EU. Usually our clients get a Goods Questionnaire with the reference number of the Online Registration. Recently we noticed the following sentence on the Goods Questionnaire sent after filing the VAT Registration online. : "Do you make supplies from the EC to N Ireland private individuals-if YES complete a VAT1a(if you haven’t already done so).If No(you do not make supplies from EC to NI private individuals)then complete a VAT1(if you haven’t already done so)." This got us really confused. We understand that for N Ireland the VAT 1a needs to be completed. But does HMRC really require to file a VAT1 form if the registration has been made online? All Information asked on the VAT 1 are part of the online registration. It would be helpful to get an answer whether a VAT1 needs to be completed or if that sentence might be misleading. Thanks for your fast reply Kind regards DP