Hi.
I am writing this as a new thread as I have not come across my situation exactly on here.

I am a jeweller and I want to make and sell my work. I want to set this up via an ecommerce website as well as eventually sell to the small boutiques in my local area.

I need to find out who to speak to in terms of registering the company?
(I think the fact that I am making and selling the goods myself changes this contact)
I need to know how to go about getting a VAT number for this type of company?

I need to know what further steps I need to take to do this correctly?

and more importantly - if anyone can help...I need to know what else should be on my list?

To know how long this can take and how much it can cost would be amazing too!
Any pointers or contacts that can guide me would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance!