VAT registration, schemes and MTD VAT returns done properly.
ACCA-qualified, Xero-certified support for VAT registration, scheme selection, digital record-keeping and HMRC-compliant submissions.
Oxfordshire-headquartered, serving clients UK-wide. Clear advice, fast onboarding, ongoing compliance.
What you get
Everything needed to stay compliant and optimise cashflow.
Threshold checks
Rolling 12-month reviews & registration timing.
Smart scheme selection
Flat Rate, Cash or Annual Accounting, mapped to your numbers.
MTD VAT submissions
Digital records and on-time filing via Xero.
HMRC support
Registrations, authorisations and compliance queries handled.
Key VAT thresholds & deadlines
| Topic | Current position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration threshold | £90,000 rolling 12-month taxable turnover | Mandatory registration once exceeded. |
| Deregistration threshold | £88,000 | May apply to deregister if future turnover is below the limit. |
| Return due date | 1 month + 7 days after period end | Submission and payment due by the same date. |
| MTD VAT | Mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses | Digital records and compatible software required. |
We configure reminders and automate data flows so deadlines are never missed.
Registration & setup
- VAT registration & HMRC agent authorisations
- Figures review to time registration effectively
- Digital record-keeping & bank feeds in Xero
- Invoice, receipt and VAT code controls
Scheme advice
- Flat Rate Scheme (join ≤ £150k; leave ≥ £230k)
- Cash Accounting (≤ £1.35m; leave ≥ £1.6m)
- Annual Accounting (≤ £1.35m; leave ≥ £1.6m)
- Postponed VAT Accounting for imports
Returns & reviews
- Quarterly/Monthly MTD VAT returns via Xero
- Pre-submission error checks & analytics
- Partial exemption & adjustments guidance
- HMRC correspondence and compliance reviews
Official HMRC / GOV.UK resources
Useful links to guidance and sign-up pages:
- VAT thresholds (registration & schemes)
- Send a VAT Return (deadlines & payments)
- VAT Flat Rate Scheme overview
- VAT Cash Accounting Scheme
- VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
- Postponed VAT Accounting (imports)
- Sign up for MTD for VAT
We guide clients through registration, scheme selection and ongoing compliance.
VAT FAQs
Do I need to register for VAT?
What VAT scheme is best?
When are VAT Returns and payments due?
Is MTD mandatory for VAT?
What is Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)?
Can you handle HMRC registration and queries?
ACCA-qualified | Xero-certified | Oxfordshire-headquartered | UK-wide service
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