What records a VAT-registered business needs to keep

Record-keeping obligations for VAT-registered businesses cover invoices issued and received, import and export documentation, credit notes, and evidence supporting any zero-rated or exempt treatment claimed.

Retention periods are set by statute and typically run for several years past the relevant tax period. This guide sets out what to keep, in what form, and for how long.

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