VAT returns, filed right Every quarter, on time
From registration to quarterly filing, we keep your VAT accurate, compliant and off your mind, at a fixed fee.
Overview
VAT is simple until it is not. We advise on whether you must or should register, choose the scheme that suits your business, prepare each return and file it through compatible software. You always know what is due, and when, well ahead of the deadline.
Who it’s for
- Businesses approaching the VAT registration threshold
- Newly registered businesses needing a reliable filing routine
- Businesses unsure they are on the best VAT scheme
- Owners tired of last-minute return panics
- Businesses that need MTD-compliant filing
What we do
- VAT registration: We advise on whether to register and handle the application with HMRC.
- Scheme advice: We compare options such as Flat Rate, Cash Accounting and Annual Accounting for your business.
- Quarterly returns: We prepare and check each return from your records before filing.
- MTD-compliant filing: Returns go to HMRC through Making Tax Digital compatible software.
- Deadline diary: We track every filing and payment date for you.
- Correct past errors: If a previous return was wrong, we help put it right with HMRC.
How it works
Tell us how you trade
We review your sales, costs and current VAT position, then agree a fixed fee.
Set up the routine
We register you, confirm the scheme and agree how you send us your records.
We file, you stay informed
Each period we prepare, check and file the return, and tell you what to pay.
VAT questions
When must I register for VAT?
You must register when your taxable turnover goes over the registration threshold set by HMRC, or if you expect it to within the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily below it. We will confirm the current threshold and your position.
How often do I file a VAT return?
Most businesses file quarterly, although some use annual accounting or, in certain cases, monthly returns. Filing and payment are generally due one month and seven days after the end of the VAT period. We keep a diary of your deadlines.
Do I have to use Making Tax Digital for VAT?
Yes. VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file VAT returns through MTD-compatible software, and this has applied to all of them since April 2022. We can file for you or help you set up software that does it.
Which VAT scheme is best for me?
Schemes such as Flat Rate, Cash Accounting and Annual Accounting can improve cash flow or simplify admin, but they suit some businesses and not others. The right choice depends on your turnover, costs and customers. We compare the options and recommend one in writing.
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Take VAT off your to-do list
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