What are the procedures for a business person to register for VAT and the obligation once completed?

For a VAT registration, a business person will need to complete a Business as a sole trader or a Company Registration Form for companies together with the VAT Supplementary Registration Form. A Notification of VAT Registration will be issued to the person once the form is submitted to FRCA, processed, and approved.VAT registration is free of charge and can be processed at any FRCA office. There are 2 major obligations that a person should comply with depending on the mode of VAT return lodgment approved. The person registered is required to file a VAT return within the due dates. A VAT-registered person must maintain all his business accounts, documents and records. All business records kept are to be in English and all documents and records should not be less than seven years.