Vat an non vat builders are both legit its purely a based on business turnover. If your turnover is above the vat limit then you must be vat registered and charge vat if you are below the limit then you don't have to be registered and then don't charge vat
VAT registration is not a measure of legitimacy. Many businesses are organised to remain below the VAT threshold to maintain lower prices for their customers. Ratings and comments on Rated People are mostly a better guide to legitimacy in my opinion.
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