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VAT registration pricing

Short answer

HMRC charges nothing to register for VAT. Our fixed fees cover the registration itself, dealing with HMRC as your agent, and filing your VAT returns. Every fee is agreed in writing before we start, and all prices are shown here.

What do your VAT services cost?

ServiceFee (ex VAT)What’s included
UK VAT registrationFrom £249 one-offEligibility check, effective date, HMRC application as your agent, all HMRC follow-up questions, VAT certificate
Overseas business (NETP) registrationFrom £595 one-offAs above, plus review of overseas documents and NETP-specific evidence
MTD VAT return submissionsFrom £175 per quarterMaking Tax Digital filing, reconciliation to your records, payment reminders
Late registration and disclosureFrom £495, fixed once we’ve reviewed your detailsBackdated registration, calculation of VAT owed, disclosure to HMRC and penalty mitigation

What isn’t included?

  • The VAT itself, import VAT and customs duty, which you pay to HMRC
  • EORI registration, bookkeeping and annual accounts, which we quote separately
  • Legal advice and home-country tax advice

How long does it take?

Onboarding usually takes 2 to 5 working days. It depends on how quickly you sign the engagement letter and send your identity (KYC) documents. We then submit your application, and HMRC asks applicants not to chase for 40 working days. See how long registration takes.

What checks do you run before taking you on?

We are supervised for anti-money-laundering by HMRC, so we verify the identity of every director and anyone owning 25% or more, and ask what the business does and where its money comes from. For a legitimate business it takes about a day.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register for VAT?

HMRC charges nothing to register for VAT. If you use an accountant, you pay their fee for handling the application and HMRC’s questions. Our fixed fees are in the table on this page.

Are your fees fixed?

Yes. We agree a fixed fee in writing before we start. If something outside the agreed scope comes up, we quote it first.

Do your prices include VAT?

All our prices are shown before VAT. If your business is in the UK, we add VAT at 20%. If your business is based outside the UK, we normally don’t charge UK VAT on our fees.

What if HMRC delays my application?

Chasing HMRC and answering its questions is included in the registration fee. We don’t charge extra because HMRC is slow.

General information based on HMRC guidance as at 27 September 2026, not advice for your situation. Rules change and depend on your facts. Talk to us before acting.