How voluntary VAT registration can benefit your business

In this podcast episode hosted by Arekshe, she shares all our tips and tricks for how voluntarily registering for VAT can benefit your business. Listen to our podcast to see if you're ready to be VAT-registered.

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Chapters

• 0:55 What is VAT?
• 1:59 What is the VAT threshold?
• 2:53 When do you have to register for VAT?
• 3:55 How does voluntary VAT registration benefit your business?
• 8:41 What are the drawbacks of voluntary VAT registration?
• 11:55 What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
• 12:41 What does MTD mean for VAT returns?
• 13:38 How to register for VAT in the UK?
• 14:01 Can I cancel my voluntary VAT registration?
• 15:16 Get help with your VAT returns