Andrew Alonzi

I requested exception from VAT registration for a limited company, immediately after having temporarily crossed the registration threshold. I received a letter from HMRC requesting further information today, 21 March 2024, but the letter is dated 20 February 2024, 4 weeks to prior to receipt today. It asks for the information by 19 March 2024 (within 28 days), which was two days before I received the letter, so it is not possible to reply within this timescale. I have tried the number given on the letter, but there is no option to hold before the call is ended automatically. Even though it is not a new registration, I have emailed the closest address I could find - vrs.newregistrations@hmrc.gov.uk - to request 7 days to provide the information requested by the end of next week (29 March 2024). The letter states that my request for an exception may be refused if I do not provide the information requested by 19 March 2024. I plan to post the email and send the information requested asap, but don't know what else I can do. Suggestions or help gratefully received! Kind regards, Andrew