The problem
VAT has its own quarterly filing rhythm, has to be submitted digitally under Making Tax Digital, and the right VAT scheme for your business isn’t always the default one HMRC assumes.
What’s included
- Quarterly VAT return preparation and Making Tax Digital submission
- Advice on which VAT scheme suits your business (standard, flat rate, cash accounting)
- VAT registration support if you’re approaching the threshold
- Deadline tracking, so returns are never late
Who it’s for
VAT-registered businesses of any size, and businesses approaching the VAT registration threshold who want to understand what registering will mean before it happens.
How it works
We work from your bookkeeping records each quarter to prepare the return, confirm the figures with you, and submit it through Making Tax Digital-compliant software ahead of the deadline.
Pricing
Usually priced as part of an ongoing bookkeeping arrangement, since the two are closely linked – see our Bookkeeping page, or our Pricing page for what affects your quote.
FAQs
When do I need to register for VAT?
Registration is required once your taxable turnover passes the VAT threshold in a rolling 12-month period, though you can register voluntarily earlier if it suits your business. [Confirm the current threshold against HMRC guidance before publishing.]
What’s Making Tax Digital for VAT?
It’s the HMRC requirement that VAT-registered businesses keep digital records and submit returns through compatible software rather than manually through HMRC’s website – this already applies to all VAT-registered businesses. [Confirm current MTD for VAT requirements before publishing.]
Which VAT scheme is right for my business?
It depends on your turnover, margins and cash flow – the flat rate and cash accounting schemes suit some businesses far better than the standard scheme. We’ll talk through what fits yours.
Let’s talk about your business
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll talk through what you actually need.