virtual office address for VAT registration?

Hi,

For the VAT registration I think they mean what they say and want the trading address - even if this is your home. They want to know where your business actually is (so they can come and visit!) rather than a virtual address.

Regards

Jonathan
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Jonathan Ford BSc (Hons) FCA
Jonathan Ford & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
www.jonathanford.co.uk

Thank you Janathan for your reply.

I have asked several virtual office companies, they said their virtual office addresses can be used for VAT registration, as my business address is at theirs and all the correspondance goes there, however if Revenue asks for my home address, I have to provide it, cos that's just for security reason in case anyone would do any fraud for tax returns.

Just wondering if that is the case?

Hi Amy,

If the virtual office provider are happy then go for it. We act as the registered office for a number of clients and we have always been told by the VAT folk that the address they want is the address the business trades from. You will need to provide your home address too so it's not like you're trying to hide from the VAT man!

Regards

Jonathan
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Jonathan Ford BSc (Hons) FCA
Jonathan Ford & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
www.jonathanford.co.uk

Of course, I won't. I will provide my home address when required.
Thanks for reply Jonathan.