VAT is one of the most complex taxes to get right, and the penalties for getting it wrong are unforgiving. We take VAT off your plate — from deciding whether and when to register, through to submitting accurate returns under Making Tax Digital.
What we help with
- VAT registration with HMRC — voluntary, or once you cross the £90,000 threshold
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, on time and MTD-compliant
- Choosing the right scheme — Flat Rate, Cash Accounting or Annual Accounting
- VAT on property and construction — a common source of costly errors
- Global VAT complexities for businesses trading internationally
- VAT investigations, inspections and disputes with HMRC
- Reviewing the bookkeeping behind each return so the figures are right
Making Tax Digital for VAT
All VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file through MTD-compatible software. We will set you up on Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent, connect it to HMRC, and make sure every return is filed correctly and on time — so you never trip the late-submission penalty points.
Getting the scheme right
The right VAT scheme can save you money and administration. We look at your turnover, margins and customers and recommend whether the Flat Rate Scheme, Cash Accounting or standard VAT accounting suits you best — and review it as your business grows.
What's included
Registration & deregistration
Voluntary or threshold-triggered registration, and deregistration when it makes sense.
MTD-compliant returns
Digital records and filing through Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent, connected to HMRC.
Scheme selection
Flat Rate, Cash Accounting or Annual Accounting — modelled against your margins.
Property & construction VAT
Zero-rating, the reduced rate, option to tax and the reverse charge.
HMRC inspections & disputes
Representation through VAT inspections, assessments and appeals.
Frequently asked
When do I have to register for VAT?+
Once your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to exceed it in the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily below that threshold if it benefits you — we help you decide.
Which VAT scheme is best for me?+
It depends on your margins, customers and cash position. We model the Flat Rate, Cash Accounting and standard schemes and recommend the one that saves you the most money and administration.
Do you handle Making Tax Digital for VAT?+
Yes — we set you up on MTD-compatible software, connect it to HMRC, and file every return digitally and on time.