HMRC Guidance: Get confirmation from HMRC that you are trading in the UK (updated March 9, 2021)

UK businesses registered for VAT that are claiming a VAT refund in another country can ask HMRC for a certificate of status to confirm they are trading in the UK.

Update March 9, 2021: Guidance on changes to how we issue a certificate of status from 8 March 2021 has been included.

Contents

1. Changes to how we issue a certificate of status
2. Who can request a certificate of status
3. How to request a certificate
4. After you’ve sent your request

Source gov.uk