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title: My account says my business is not VAT registered; what should I do?
description: "This notification generally indicates that an incorrect HMRC account is linked to your InstantVAT account. To address this issue, please follow these steps: 1. Verify HMRC Account: 2. Re-link HMRC Acc"
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# My account says my business is not VAT registered; what should I do?

This notification generally indicates that an incorrect HMRC account is linked to your InstantVAT account.

To address this issue, please follow these steps:

1\. Verify HMRC Account:

- Make sure you are linking the HMRC account that is associated with your business’s VAT registration.

2\. Re-link HMRC Account:

- Navigate to your InstantVAT account settings.
- Disconnect the currently linked HMRC account.
- Re-establish the link by selecting the appropriate HMRC account tied to your VAT-registered business.

3\. Check VAT Registration Details:

- Ensure that your VAT registration number and business information are accurately entered in your HMRC account.

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