Whats a business licence??

[EMEvans]

I have been asked by a wholesaler (not in the UK) for my VAT reg (easy enough) and a copy of my business licence ( http://auntysforum.com/forum/smileys/default/crazy.gif (javascript:void(0);) :confused:), without sounding totally stupid which is gonna be hard - whats one of them??????

Have i missed something, i am registered with Revenue & Customs and i'm VAT registered, what else is there???

[Seahorse]

I havnt got a business licence!!Should I be worried too?

[swirlyarts]

I have no idea what a business licence is either and I've not come across it before. Where is your wholesaler from? Maybe they have business licences wherever they live and just assumed that you would have one too.

[willow973]

Hi

I'd call your local business link for advise. I haven't heard of anything like this except for food production and sale or potentially import/export. I also am just registered with Inland Revenue and with insurers and have never been asked for one!

Belinda

[EMEvans]

Thanks for the advice, they are based in Sweden. Will look into it tomorrow ;)

[MrSwirl]

Maybe they mean company registration certificate.

[EMEvans]

Now i'm going to sound extra thick - whats one of them??

[Peter]

A business licence is what all retailers in the US need before wholesalers will sell to them. I would let your wholesaler know that UK trading law does not require a business licence. :)

[EMEvans]

Thanks Peter, i was really beginning to think i'd missed something real important :o, i have tried emailing them a couple of times but with no reply....................must be busy (i hope) as i really need what they are selling.