VATF36442 - What to consider prior to determining whether to use an intervention: matters to consider when looking at particular types of taxable person or activity: creative industries tax reliefs: interventions to consider: refusing registration & compulsory dereg
HMRC can, in limited circumstances, either refuse to allow a taxable person to register for VAT or deregister a taxable person from VAT.
Further guidance can be found at VATF44500.