Same vat tin number can be used for two different firm

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Snehal Patel (Querist)

26 September 2015 Hi sir, I m having vat tin no of my firm but now I want to start a new business at different location with different firm name. My firm is sole proprietorship firm. So do I have to apply for new vat tin no or I can start business with my current vat tin no. I m from Gujarat. Can I show my new firm as a branch. both branches are in same state but want open in different name

Amol S Joglekar

Amol S Joglekar (Expert)

26 September 2015 vat number remains same for any number of sole proprietorship concerns the person may have. The person needs to inform the VAT authorities that s/he is starting the new business in the name of so and so along with the existing business. The VAT dept comes for place verification.

Snehal Patel

Snehal Patel (Querist)

26 September 2015 does they issue another vat certificate in the name of new firm? so we can use it for banking purpose

Amol S Joglekar

Amol S Joglekar (Expert)

27 September 2015 No. Another certificate is not issued. The certificate is issued in individual name.

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