Vat back?

PostCelticCub

Hi there,

I'm new to boards and I'm not sure if this is the right place to post questions but I have a few anyways...

Im thinking of starting a business that requires me to have storage space. I have a concrete shed out in my garden that is roughly 15ft by 6ft in lenght and width and 7.5ft high, it is in need of repair as it is but I'm wondering would I need planning permission to make it bigger? I was thinking about expanding it to 15ft by 12ft in lenght and width and keeping it 7.5ft high, I would be building into my garden. Also would I need planning permission to fit a steel door into the shed from a common area behind my garden. The council maintains the grass behind my house?

Another Question I have is that I am planning to purchase a van and I understand that I can claim back VAT if I'm registered? Could someone explain how this works whether I can save money when buying the van or do I claim back at a later date...

Sorry if these questions should have obvious answers to someone thinking of starting a business... Thanks

If ya don't ask You'll never know!

Mr. Incognito

There is a link to the VAT guide and starting a business in the stickies.

This is not the right forum to discuss planning permission on your shed- try legal.

PostCelticCub

Thanks Mr. Incognito