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VAT threshold checker

Enter your taxable turnover for the last 12 months to see your rolling total against the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, and how much headroom you have.

How the threshold works

You must register if your total taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or if you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. If you go over on a rolling basis, you have to register within 30 days of the end of the month you went over. You can ask to cancel if taxable turnover falls below £88,000 (GOV.UK). Check the total every month, not just at your year end: it's a rolling 12 months.

If you register, use the quote and VAT calculator to add VAT to quotes.

Questions

Is it 12 months or my tax year?

It's any rolling 12-month period, so check it every month.

What counts as taxable turnover?

Broadly, everything you sell that isn't exempt from VAT, including zero-rated sales. GOV.UK explains what to include: Register for VAT.

Can I register voluntarily?

Yes, you can choose to register below £90,000.