Do You Have to Register for VAT If You Go Over the Threshold?

If your business temporarily exceeds the VAT registration threshold, you may not need to register immediately.

HMRC allows businesses to apply for an exception from VAT registration where turnover rises above £90,000 but is expected to fall back below the deregistration threshold shortly afterwards.

This commonly applies where turnover increases due to a one-off project, seasonal income spike or delayed invoicing.

The exception must be approved by HMRC and requested within 30 days of exceeding the threshold.

Businesses expecting continued growth will still be required to register.

👉 Practical VAT threshold guidance is available inside the Finance Hub.

Ongoing VAT guidance

The Finance Hub provides structured support on VAT thresholds, registration planning and compliance decisions.

The Finance Hub membership provides structured guidance on dividends, director loan accounts and company withdrawals.

• On demand learning portal

• Regular live and recorded sessions to help business owners navigate the compliance

• No nonsense plain English breakdowns of what HMRC are imposing and what it means

• Accountability sessions

• 57 ways to profit book club and course

Access options:

• £50 per month (annual subscription)

• £499 + VAT lifetime access
  (option to split into 3 payments)

Want instant access? Whats app us FINANCE HUB on 01908 040292