Cash And Carry Cards, How Do You Get Them?

[nellypope]

I have recently started my own business and registered with IR as a Sole Trader. I don't charge VAT (my business is graphic design) but was wondering who is eligible for a Cash and Carry card. It would be for business reasons (not sure I could do my daily shop there ;-) but was hoping to run a promotional event in the summer which would require some bulk buying. What proof of business ownership do you need? Not sure I have much except a letter from IR saying I am a sole trader.

[sherrardk]

We joined a local cash and carry by submitting a copy of our letter headed paper - check the websites on how to join.

[boxtops]

That should be sufficient, Nelly - but you need to check the individual C&Cs' terms and conditions. They'll usually ask for bank details, IMO, so they know you have a legitimate business account.

[knockavacca]

unless things have changed quite a lot in the last year or so, I would not bother,you could easily get stuff cheaper in "aldi" lidl", and even Tesco asda,etc , just go and have a look around before you join and see for yourself

[ferret69]

This is from JTF, others like Makro are similar, you need proof of ID and proof you are in business ..............

What constitues 'personal proof of ID'?
Personal proof of ID can be a driving license or home utility bill from the last 3 months.
What 'proofs of business' do you accept?
• An invoice, dated within the last 3 months, addressed to your business
• Charity registration certificate
• Business cheque book
• VAT Registration certificate
• Business rates bill
• Market traders licence
• Premises alcohol licence
• Legal proof of business ownership
• Letterhead if accompanied with VAT
• No. & Company Registration No.

[nellypope]

Cheers everyone :-)

Knockavacca - I think you may be right.