Get confirmation from HMRC that you are trading in the UK
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.
You can request a certificate of status from HMRC if you are registered for VAT in the UK, and you need to claim a refund of VAT from another country. Your agent can also apply for you on your behalf. When you request a certificate of status, we will send this to you by email. Our certificate of status of taxable person (VAT66) includes a direct link to the UK VAT registration checker. This allows the refunding tax authority to verify the information provided on the certificate.
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.