How do I find out the owner of a business that is not a limited company?

[internetsam]

I need to find out the owner of a business.
It is not a limited company, but it is VAT registered.
Is there a way for me to find out the name of the proprietor?

[helpmetoo]

you say the co is vat registered,
do you have one of their invoices?
if not try to get hold of one,
a limited co must show its registered office on a vat invoice and vat number,
a sole trader or partnership should show the names of the proprietor on a vat invoice and the vat number,
if not speak to your local vat office about the omissions