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VAT - Value Added Tax
I applied for VAT registration and was called by the VAT office. What went wrong?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 HMRC called about your VAT registration: what went wrong? Usually nothing has gone wrong. HMRC often contacts applicants to check
Is it True that VAT Scheme would Save you a Lot of Time and Hassle?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can a VAT scheme really save you time and money? Yes, for the right business. HMRC’s special VAT schemes, cash
Late VAT Payments and Interest
The new penalty regime for late payment of VAT is fairer to those who miss the VAT payment deadline by a few days. For Vat
Latest News Round-Up | March 2022
This news round-up was published in March 2022 and the rates it mentions may have changed. For current rates and allowances see our Tax Rates
New Tool May Help Businesses Better Understand VAT Registration Implications
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What is HMRC’s VAT registration estimator, and should you rely on it? HMRC’s VAT registration estimator is a free online
Options for Handling a VAT Bill When Cashflow Is Tight
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What can you do if you’re struggling to pay VAT because of a cash-flow problem? Contact HMRC before the payment
Should I Add VAT for Selling Trailer Used by my VAT Registered Business?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Should you add VAT when selling a trailer used by your VAT-registered business? Yes, in most cases. If your business
Should I be Adding VAT to my Invoices if I Didn’t Receive VAT Number?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Should you add VAT to invoices before you receive your VAT number? Not as VAT. While you wait for HMRC
Spring Budget 2024: NICs Cut, Non-Dom Tax Break Abolished & More
Introduction Cuts to National Insurance contributions and the abolition of so-called ‘non-dom’ tax breaks were among the headline announcements in today’s Budget. The Chancellor today
Struggling with VAT Compliance
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What should you do if you’re struggling with VAT compliance? Start by finding out exactly what’s behind the problem: late
UK Tax Calendar 2026/27: Key HMRC Dates
Last updated: 14 October 2026 UK tax calendar 2026/27: the short answer The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April. The dates
VAT – Charged Too Much?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What should you do if a supplier charged you too much VAT? Ask the supplier to issue a credit note
VAT Late Filing Penalties
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What are the VAT late filing and late payment penalties? For VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023,
VAT Penalty Notices
Two new VAT penalty regimes came into effect for VAT periods beginning on and after 1 January 2023, for late filing of VAT returns and
VAT Registration – Online Only from November 2023
This article was published in November 2023. For the current VAT registration threshold (£90,000) and how to register, see our VAT registration thresholds guide. There
VAT Repayment Evidence
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What evidence does HMRC need for a VAT repayment? When your VAT return shows a repayment, HMRC may hold it
VAT Returns and MTD for Corporation Tax
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Is there Making Tax Digital for corporation tax? Not at present. Making Tax Digital (MTD) currently applies to VAT, for
What Contracts and Invoices Do I Need to Avoid VAT?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What contracts and invoices do you need to avoid VAT problems? You can’t legally “avoid” VAT that is due, but
What Happens to VAT Received from Customers after Deregistration Date?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 What happens to VAT received from customers after you deregister? If you receive payment after your deregistration date for sales
What records do I need to keep regarding my motoring expenses?
Last updated: 19 October 2026 What records do you need to keep for motoring expenses? Keep a mileage log of every business journey, showing the