Growth UK 20-11-2000 1999 Net Gain in VAT Registrations Indicates Growth in UK Business Start-ups The Department of Trade and Industry regards VAT registration figures as the best official guide to the pattern of business start-ups and closures across the country. In 1999 there was…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#trade#VAT