You should ideally get your VAT certificate within thirty days of applying, although it may take longer. The certificate will be sent either to your online VAT account or by post if you register through a VAT agent or offline. While registering through an agent does not guarantee that you’ll get the certificate sooner, the process is easier and less complicated.
The VAT agent takes care of the application process; your only responsibility is ensuring you submit all the necessary documents. VAT certificate issuance takes longer when there are issues like documents not being complete or incorrectly filled. Even the best registration agent cannot do anything until you have submitted the right documents, correctly filled. Major agents have affiliations with governmental organizations that can make the process faster, ensuring you get your certificate on time.