I run a small non VAT registered business with a turnover of around £12,000 I want to set up another completely unrelated business. Combined turnover of both businesses will be below VAT threshold. Can I voluntarily register the second business for VAT without the first business?
By the way, genuine business splitting is not a VAT issue if business are indeed unrelated and no not share may common financial, economic and organizational attributes eg common location, products, staff etc