09/09/2026
Waiting for your VAT number? Your VAT registration effective date still matters.
You may have VAT obligations from your effective registration date, even if HMRC has not yet issued your VAT number.
While you wait:
• Keep detailed records of all sales and purchases.
• Do not show VAT separately on invoices before the effective date unless you have received proper advice.
• Once your VAT number arrives, review any affected invoices and correct or reissue them if needed.
The correct treatment depends on your registration circumstances, so get advice promptly to avoid costly mistakes.
Contact KKB Accounting Ltd on 0116 373 0228 or WhatsApp 07926 470 457. Visit https://kkbaccounting.co.uk/