VAT errors are easy to make and can be expensive to put right. Anewthing can help you decide when to register, whether a particular scheme suits your business, and how to keep records that support accurate returns under Making Tax Digital.
Our VAT services
- Enquire about VAT registration and deregistration
VAT registration and deregistration
Help deciding when to register for VAT, voluntary registration, scheme choice, pre-registration VAT, and deregistration including post-deregistration claims.
- Enquire about VAT returns
VAT returns
VAT returns prepared and reviewed under Making Tax Digital, with invoice and calculation checks, VAT planning and support during HMRC inspections.
Which service fits?
- You are approaching the threshold or starting out
- VAT registration and deregistration looks at whether and when to register, voluntary registration, pre-registration VAT and scheme options.
- You are already VAT registered
- VAT returns covers preparing and reviewing your returns, checking invoices and calculations, and support if HMRC raises questions.
How we work with you
Talk it through
Tell us what you need and how your records are kept.
Agree the scope and fee
You know what is included and what it costs before work begins.
Ongoing support
Deadlines and rule changes are raised with you before they become urgent.
Common questions
Can I register for VAT before I reach the threshold?
Yes. Voluntary registration can suit businesses whose customers are mainly VAT registered or that have significant VAT-bearing costs. It also brings Making Tax Digital obligations, so it is worth discussing first.
What happens if I register late?
HMRC can backdate your registration to when you should have registered, and you may owe VAT on sales from that date even if you did not charge it. Penalties can also apply.
Do I need software for VAT returns?
Yes. All VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and submit VAT returns using software compatible with Making Tax Digital, unless HMRC has agreed an exemption.