When do I need to register for VAT?

You generally need to register when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 month period.

Which VAT scheme is best for my business?

It depends on your business activities, customers, expenses, and profit margins. We can review your circumstances and advise accordingly.

Does Making Tax Digital apply to VAT?

Yes. VAT registered businesses generally need to keep digital records and submit VAT Returns using compatible software.

What records are required for a VAT Return?

You generally need sales and purchase records, VAT invoices, VAT charged and paid, import VAT records, and relevant VAT account information.

How often do I need to submit a VAT Return?

Most VAT registered businesses submit VAT Returns every three months. The deadline is generally one calendar month and seven days after the end of the VAT accounting period.

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VAT Return

Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission through Making Tax Digital (MTD).

VAT Return

What the fixed fee covers

Quarterly VAT Return preparation and MTD submission.
Review of VAT records and transaction accuracy.
Accurate calculation of output and input VAT.
Review of VAT reclaimable on eligible business expenses.
VAT deadline monitoring and filing support.
Final review of the VAT Return before submission.

How it works

1Confirm your VAT scheme, return period, and MTD software.
2Provide your bookkeeping records and VAT-related invoices.
3We prepare the VAT return and clarify any queries.
4You review and approve the draft return.
5We submit the return through MTD and confirm HMRC receipt.
6We confirm the payment deadline and any items to carry forward.

What we need from you

Sales and purchase records.
VAT invoices and receipts.
Bank statements.
Previous VAT returns and HMRC correspondence.
VAT registration certificate and VAT number.

Key deadline

VAT return deadline: generally 1 month and 7 days after the end of the VAT quarter.

Deadlines are general guidance. We confirm the dates that apply to you before starting.

FAQs

VAT Return: common questions

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You generally need to register when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 month period.
It depends on your business activities, customers, expenses, and profit margins. We can review your circumstances and advise accordingly.
Yes. VAT registered businesses generally need to keep digital records and submit VAT Returns using compatible software.
You generally need sales and purchase records, VAT invoices, VAT charged and paid, import VAT records, and relevant VAT account information.
Most VAT registered businesses submit VAT Returns every three months. The deadline is generally one calendar month and seven days after the end of the VAT accounting period.