HMRC letter codes · VAT
VAT2Partnership details for VAT
Last reviewed 14 October 2026 · How Tax Letters checks its facts
In short
GOV.UK says form VAT2 is used to provide details of partners when you register for VAT, update partner details, and add and remove partners.
“Use form VAT2 to: … provide details of partners when you register for VAT … update partner details … add and remove partners”
GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT · checked 14 October 2026
Information, not advice: this page reports what HMRC, GOV.UK and the bodies named publish about VAT2. Each fact has its source and the day it was checked beside it.
When HMRC sends it
GOV.UK says that once HMRC has checked a VAT2 form, it will let you know the outcome by post or online in your business tax account.
“Once we’ve checked your form, we’ll let you know the outcome by post or online in your business tax account.”
GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT · checked 14 October 2026
Time limits and rules
GOV.UK says you can add 8 partners' details to each VAT2 form, and that if you have more partners you need to send extra forms.
“You can add 8 partners’ details to each VAT2 form. If you have more partners, you’ll need to send extra forms.”
GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT · checked 14 October 2026
How to send it or apply
GOV.UK says to get each partner to fill in and sign one of the 8 sections of form VAT2, then upload the form when you register for VAT or post it to the VAT registration applications and changes team.
“Get each partner to fill in and sign one of the 8 sections. Upload the form when you register for VAT or post it to the VAT registration applications and changes team.”
GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT · checked 14 October 2026
Free help and HMRC contacts
GOV.UK says you can print the VAT2 form, and that if you need a more accessible format you can email [email protected] and say what format you need.
“Print the VAT2 form … If you need a more accessible format, email [email protected] and tell us what format you need.”
GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT · checked 14 October 2026
For questions about the VAT2, HMRC's VAT helpline (GOV.UK) is 0300 200 3700, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. GOV.UK says to call only if you cannot find the answer using the online guidance or services, and has a “Find out about call charges” link.
“Only call HMRC if you cannot find an answer to your VAT question using our online guidance or services. … Telephone: 0300 200 3700 … Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. … Find out about call charges”
GOV.UK: VAT: general enquiries · checked 14 October 2026
Free help first
These routes are described by GOV.UK, TaxAid and Citizens Advice themselves.
- HMRC's extra supportHMRC offers extra support if your health condition or personal circumstances make it difficult to contact HMRC, for example a mental health condition, financial hardship or being treated in hospital.
- Someone to deal with HMRC for youYou can authorise a friend, relative or voluntary organisation to talk to HMRC for you and help you fill in forms.
- TaxAidTaxAid helps people with tax problems who cannot pay for advice. Tax Help for Older People merged with TaxAid in July 2025.
- Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice gives confidential advice online, over the phone and in person, for free.
- GOV.UK: Provide or update your partnership details for VAT (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: VAT: general enquiries (checked 14 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Get help from HMRC if you need extra support (checked 7 Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK: Appoint someone to deal with HMRC on your behalf (checked 7 Oct 2026)
- TaxAid: About us (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Citizens Advice: About us (checked 7 Oct 2026)