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    Claim VAT back on startup?

    But am I right in believing that I cannot claim 100% on capital allowances like these costs?
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    Sole Trader using a business name

    I currently work full time and would like to start up my own freelance photography business, working evenings and weekends - I've just got a couple of questions about registering a business name. - my first question is, if I register as a sole trader can I choose a business name like...
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    Claim VAT back on startup?

    Yeah start up costs will be around £4,000 to £5,000 - so can this be added to tax threshold allowance?
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    Claim VAT back on startup?

    Thanks for your replies. So if my turnover is much less than the £73,000 threshold, there will be little benefit in VAT registering my business? therefore I can't claim back VAT off start up costs - I will mostly be photographing models, weddings & bands etc. So if I am not VAT...
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    Claim VAT back on startup?

    Hello, I am interested in finding out if I can claim back VAT on initial business start up costs. My situation: currently employed earning more than £6500 threshold. I plan to set up as a freelance photographer & as profits initially will not be enough to live on, so I will carry on full...