MTD-compliant from the start
VAT returns are submitted using Making Tax Digital-compliant software. If your business isn't yet set up for MTD, that's something we can sort as part of the service.
VAT Returns
VAT returns prepared and submitted accurately, on time, every time.
Using MTD-compliant software, VAT returns are prepared from records that are kept accurate throughout the quarter — not tidied up in a rush before the deadline. HMRC gets the right figures. You don't get a surprise bill.
What's included
Preparation, submission, and the bookkeeping that makes it accurate.
Ongoing Bookkeeping
- Records kept accurate and coded correctly throughout the quarter
- VAT categorisation applied at source, not adjusted at deadline
- Bank reconciliations completed regularly, not in one rush
VAT Return Preparation
- Figures prepared using MTD-compliant software
- VAT return reviewed for accuracy before submission
- Any queries raised and resolved before the deadline
HMRC Submission
- Return submitted directly to HMRC via Making Tax Digital
- Submission confirmation provided
- Payment liability communicated clearly in advance
No last-minute scramble
Because the bookkeeping is maintained throughout the quarter, the VAT return is a natural output — not a one-day panic. Records are clean before the deadline, not because of it.
Includes record clean-up
If your underlying records need attention before a return can be submitted accurately, that's included — not billed separately. The return only goes in when the numbers are right.
Common questions
VAT Returns FAQs
Do I need to be VAT registered?
You need to register for VAT when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. You can also register voluntarily below that threshold, which can be useful if you have significant VAT costs to reclaim. If you're not sure whether you need to register, a 20-minute call will usually give you the answer.
What is Making Tax Digital for VAT?
MTD for VAT requires VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and submit returns using HMRC-recognised software. It's been mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses since November 2022. If you're not already submitting via compatible software, this needs to be sorted.
Is the bookkeeping included in the VAT service?
Yes. The VAT return is prepared from records that are maintained throughout the quarter. If the underlying bookkeeping isn't in good shape, the return won't be either — so there's no version of this service that skips that step.
What if my records are behind?
Catch-up work is normal. If the books haven't been kept up to date, we work through them before preparing the return. The clean-up is included in the service rather than charged on top.
How does pricing work?
Fixed monthly fees based on transaction volume. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices at deadline time. You know what you're paying before we start.
Get started
Stop worrying about the next VAT deadline.
A first call takes about 20 minutes. Bring nothing — just your questions.