how does vat work in uk
How VAT works. You can only charge. if your business is registered for. . 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.ou can only charge. if your business is registered for. . 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.