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Before you start
VAT registration is neither a business licence nor completion of every tax file.
Who is this guide for?
People starting a business requiring authorised status.
Company/special activity cases may require further evidence beyond this VAT service.
The checklist
Define activity/status
Activity description.
Do not choose exempt only to simplify payments.
Prepare 821 and annexes
Signed form/annexes.
A professional licence does not replace tax registration.
Choose office or representative
Appointment/representation.
Exempt online opening is not the same service.
Check approval/reporting
Approval/file details.
Do not give passwords to intermediaries.
Complete related obligations
File checklist.
VAT opening is not permission to operate.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Does Form 821 also create a business licence?
No. It registers VAT; licensing and permits are separate.
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