Sole trader VAT

change of sole trader business

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I have just taken on a new client. I called his old accountant who mentioned that the client's pub business had ceased, and a transport business started immediately afterwards.  The old accountant mentioned that the client should have de-registered from vat because the pub business had closed, and re-registered for the transport business.  Is that right?  I could understand that if we were dealing with two limited companies, but thought that with a sole trader it is the person who is registered, not the business.  Any help would be appreciated.

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By lionofludesch
09th Jan 2018 15:12

Yes - it's rubbish.

Though the change in the type of trade should've been notified.

Ask the old accountant to state his reference in the regs and you'll hear nothing more from him.

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By Kady
09th Jan 2018 16:51

Thank you Lion and Basil, really appreciated.

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