VAT registration and quarterly returns (Standard and Scale)
What we do for you with VAT registration and quarterly VAT returns
VAT registration and the filing of quarterly VAT returns is included in both our Accounting Standard and Accounting Scale plans. It is not included in Accounting Simple.
Registration
We register your company for VAT when your turnover approaches the £90,000 threshold, or earlier if voluntary registration is beneficial. We handle the entire registration with HMRC and confirm your VAT number and effective date once it arrives.
Quarterly returns
Each quarter we prepare your VAT return from your Xero records, review all figures, present the draft to you for approval, and submit it to HMRC via Making Tax Digital. Nothing is filed without your sign-off.
What you need to do
- Keep your Xero bank account reconciled throughout the quarter
- Raise invoices in Xero and apply the correct VAT codes
- Approve the return when we send it, before the deadline
- Pay the VAT due to HMRC by the deadline (one month and seven days after each quarter end)
💡 Good to know: Specialist VAT schemes such as the flat rate or margin scheme are available as an add-on to the Scale plan, from £200 for setup. They are not included as standard in any of our accounting plans.
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