I filled out all of the forms to cancel my VAT registration at the time of leaving the business but had to leave shortly after due to going into full time employment with a fixed start date.
I left the business and my ex business partner continued to run the business as a sole trader. Since leaving he's made everything very difficult for me and told me he has lost all of the company's files as he moved units.
- If my VAT deregistration was declined and I was unaware of it, will I have 2 years worth of fines for overdue VAT returns? Even though I have not been collecting VAT as I am no longer self employed?
- How do I go about deregistering for a business that closed so long ago?
- Has anyone delt with a similar situation before or know what would be best to do?
I need an accountant that can help me out. I have no idea what the outcome of this may be, any help would really be appreciated.
Steve