Do I need to register for VAT?
If you are a UK freelancer, contractor, or sole trader, the practical question is whether your taxable turnover is close to or over the VAT registration threshold.
Start with your recent income
The fastest early check is to look at income over the latest rolling 12-month period. This will not replace a VAT review, but it can tell you whether the issue is worth dealing with now rather than later.
Use a private first check
Upload a Monzo or Starling spreadsheet export to estimate recent bank income against the VAT threshold. Your bank data stays in your browser and is not uploaded or stored by feltPro.
Check VAT threshold riskReview before you act
Bank income is only a starting point. Before relying on the number, review transfers, refunds, personal payments, exempt income, and any other accounts you use. The checker includes a simple exclusion step for transfers, refunds, loans, and personal payments.
What to do if you are close
If your estimate is close to the threshold, check GOV.UK VAT registration guidance and consider speaking to an accountant. Registration timing can matter, so do not wait until year end if the rolling total is already high.