how does vat work in uk?
 You can only charge VAT if your business is registered for Vat.  It is charged on things like: 
1 business sales eg. when you sell goods and services. 
2 hiring or loaning goods to someone. 
3 selling business assets. 
4 commission. 
5 items sold to staff-eg canteen meals.
6 business goods used for personal reasons.
7 you can only charge. if your business is registered for. 