VAT returns,
prepared from live figures.

Your VAT return is built from books that are already up to date, so you can watch your VAT bill take shape during the quarter instead of finding out at the deadline.

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What's included

Covered by your fixed fee.

Signing you up for Making Tax Digital for VAT
Keeping digital records that meet MTD rules
Preparing your VAT return every quarter from your live books
Submitting it to HMRC once you've approved it
Telling you how much to pay and when, and claiming back any VAT you're owed
Including import VAT from your postponed VAT statements or C79s, where they apply

Real time

Your VAT bill, before it's due

Because your sales and costs are in your books as you go, the VAT you'll owe is visible throughout the quarter, which makes it much easier to plan your cash.

When the quarter ends, your return is mostly ready. We just need your approval.

Low touch

What we need from you.

Authorise us as your agent in your HMRC business tax account. We'll show you how
Get any outstanding records to us promptly after each quarter ends
Check and approve each return before we submit it
Pass on any letters from HMRC about your VAT

Good to know

Outside the fixed fee.

Advice on choosing a VAT scheme (such as flat rate or cash accounting), VAT on sales outside Great Britain, customs declarations, partial exemption methods, or handling HMRC queries about a return sits outside the fixed fee.

If you ever need something outside the fixed fee, we'll agree the price with you before we start. No surprise invoices.

FAQs

Common questions.

Is VAT included in my package?

Quarterly VAT returns are included in our Scale package, and can be added to either Sole Trader package or the Limited Company package as an add-on. You'll see the price when you get your fixed quote.

Do I need to register for VAT?

You have to register once your taxable turnover passes HMRC's threshold. Because your books are kept up to date, we can tell you when you're getting close.