VAT Returns and VAT Registration
You must register for VAT when taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. We register you, choose the right scheme and file your Making Tax Digital VAT return each quarter.
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At a glance
| Registration threshold | £90,000 taxable turnover (rolling 12 months) |
|---|---|
| Deregistration threshold | £88,000 |
| Standard rate | 20% |
| Filing | Quarterly, within 1 month and 7 days of period end |
| Schemes | Standard, Flat Rate, Cash, Annual |
When you must register
You must register within 30 days of the end of the month in which your taxable turnover goes over £90,000, or if you expect to pass it in the next 30 days alone. You can register voluntarily below that, which helps if your customers are VAT-registered businesses and you buy a lot of taxable supplies.
Choosing a VAT scheme
The standard scheme lets you reclaim VAT on purchases. The Flat Rate Scheme simplifies returns but is rarely better now, especially for low-cost service businesses where the limited cost trader rate of 16.5% applies. Cash accounting helps if clients pay late. We model the options before you register.
How our VAT service works
Your bookkeeping feeds the return. We review the figures, send you a summary to approve, submit through Making Tax Digital software and tell you the payment date and amount, so nothing is a surprise.
Common VAT mistakes we fix
- Charging VAT late or on the wrong items
- Reclaiming VAT without a valid invoice
- Missing the 30-day registration deadline, which creates a back-dated bill
- Applying the wrong rate to mixed supplies
Simple monthly packages. No surprises.
Essential
Compliance for micro and new companies
- Statutory accounts
- Corporation Tax return (CT600)
- Confirmation statement
- One director Self Assessment
- Deadline reminders
Complete
Trading and online businesses
- Everything in Essential
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly MTD VAT returns
- Director payroll and RTI
- Quarterly review call
Growth
Growing, data-led teams
- Everything in Complete
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Priority accountant access
- Quarterly tax planning
All prices exclude VAT. Final price depends on turnover and the options you choose. See every package and one-off price.
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