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VAT records – What do you need to keep?

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Asif Patel
Aug 24, 2024
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If you are registered for VAT, you will need to keep normal business records. The records must be complete, up to date and sufficient to enable you to calculate the VAT due to or due from HMRC. You will also need to maintain a VAT account and keep copies of your VAT invoices.

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HMRC take a wide view of what constitutes ‘business records’ an…

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