Cannot charge VAT on any income. Exempt from having to register?

[GenesisD]

I believe I may go over the VAT threshold this year but the vast majority of my income is from sources where I can't charge VAT or VAT has already been applied, such as income from Twitch streaming, Patreon etc. Do I still need to register for VAT or should I apply for exemption based on these grounds?

Thank you!

[les35]

If you are being charged VAT, you will be able to claim it when you register.
Why do you say 'VAT has already been applied'?

[GenesisD]

I cannot charge additional VAT for income I receive through Patreon or Twitch. People subscribing to me through these services already pay VAT if they are in the UK and Patreon/Twitch themselves receive this amount before I get a cut of the money.

[robbob]

I cannot charge additional VAT for income I receive through Patreon or Twitch. People subscribing to me through these services already pay VAT if they are in the UK and Patreon/Twitch themselves receive this amount before I get a cut of the money.

You need to look at who is selling what to who and start from there , do they pay you £10 then you pay twitch £2 - or do they pay twitch £10 and twitch pay you £8 - or do twitch simply pay you a commission. Hmmmm i must be getting old i don't even know what twitch or Patreon are - sigh.

[GenesisD]

For example, they subscribe to my twitch channel for £5, they will pay Twitch the extra 20%VAT (so £6) and I receive 50% of the original amount or £2.50. VAT is not something that can be handled by me. Same goes for Patreon.