Amend a VAT group

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Use this form to amend an existing VAT group, including:

For each proposed group member you’ll need:

  • their incorporation status, number and incorporation date (if applicable)
  • their VAT registration number (if applicable)
  • their total expected taxable and non-taxable turnover which should include supplies to fellow group members
  • to know if they meet the control conditions — read ‘section 2.9’ of VAT Notice 700/2 Group and divisional registration
  • details of any payments made or received to be delivered after they’ve joined the group
  • the exemption status of each proposed group member and the actual group once set up
  • if the group members have capital assets acquired within the last 3 years which are, or will be, leased or used by members of the group
  • if the group members own capital assets which will be subject to the Capital Goods Scheme from when the group change takes effect
  • To disband a VAT group or remove members from an existing group

    For each member leaving the group you’ll need:

    their VAT registration subsidiary reference

    their incorporation status, number and incorporation date (if applicable)

    their total expected taxable and non-taxable turnover which should include supplies to fellow group members

    to confirm whether any of the companies have applied for a VAT registration and the reason why each company is leaving the group

    to tell us whether they own any capital assets subject to the Capital Goods Scheme from when the group change takes effect

    details of any payments made or received for supplies to be delivered after they’ve left the group

    to tell us whether they expect to incur input tax, after leaving the group, relating to supplies made when they were still a member

    The VAT50/51 form must be submitted by an individual who is authorised and registered with Companies House, such as a:

    If the form is submitted by an employee, accountant or agent, you must also provide a completed VAT53 form.

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