VAT Registration and VAT Return Services for UK Businesses
MTD-compliant VAT returns, the right scheme for your business, filed on time.
VAT is one of the easiest taxes to get wrong and one of the most expensive when you do. At WPC Accountants, we take VAT off your plate, from registering your business and choosing the right scheme to preparing and filing accurate returns under Making Tax Digital. You stay compliant, you claim back every penny you are entitled to and you never miss a deadline.
Why choose WPC Accountants for VAT
No late penalties
We track your deadlines and file on time, so you avoid HMRC surcharges and penalty points.
Every reclaim captured
We make sure all your eligible input VAT is claimed, so you never leave money with HMRC.
The right scheme
We match you to the most efficient VAT scheme for how your business actually trades.
Proactive advice
We flag rate and rule changes before they affect you, so there are no nasty surprises.
Our VAT services
VAT registration
We handle your mandatory or voluntary registration with HMRC and advise on the best scheme for you from the outset.
- Mandatory registration once your taxable turnover passes the £90,000 threshold
- Voluntary registration where it benefits you, for example to reclaim input VAT on purchases
- Advice on the standard, flat rate or margin schemes before you register
Quarterly VAT returns
Accurate preparation and submission of every return, with every input reclaim captured.
- Digital record checks before each submission
- Input and output VAT calculations reconciled to your books
- Reverse charge treatment applied where it applies (construction, digital services)
VAT scheme advice
We review how you trade and recommend the scheme that saves you the most time and money.
- Flat Rate Scheme, for simpler reporting if you are a small business with low input VAT
- Cash Accounting Scheme, so you pay VAT only once your customers pay you
- Annual Accounting Scheme, for fewer returns and smoother cash flow planning
Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
Full setup for HMRC's MTD rules so your records and submissions are fully digital and compliant.
- Compatible software recommendation and setup (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent)
- Digital audit trail kept across all your VAT records
- Returns filed through MTD-approved software on every submission
Do you need to register for VAT?
You must register once your VAT taxable turnover goes over the threshold in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to pass it within the next 30 days.
| Threshold | Amount | Applies from |
|---|---|---|
| Registration (must register above this) | £90,000 | 1 April 2024 |
| Deregistration (may deregister below this) | £88,000 | 1 April 2024 |
Current UK VAT rates
Most sales are standard-rated, but some goods and services are reduced-rated, zero-rated or exempt.
| Rate | Percentage | Typical examples |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20% | Most goods and services |
| Reduced | 5% | Domestic fuel and power, children's car seats, some energy-saving materials |
| Zero | 0% | Most food, books, newspapers, children's clothes |
| Exempt | No VAT | Insurance, some education and financial services (cannot reclaim related input VAT) |
Key VAT deadlines
Most businesses submit a VAT return every quarter. The return and any payment are usually due one calendar month and 7 days after the end of the VAT period. See VAT Returns deadlines on GOV.UK. We track your dates and file ahead of time.
How we handle your VAT
- 1
Initial consultation
We assess what you need -- registration, returns or scheme advice -- at no charge.
- 2
Document collection
You send records securely through our client portal, or by email for smaller items.
- 3
VAT processing
We reconcile your data, flag anything that looks off and make sure every reclaim is captured.
- 4
Submission and follow-up
We file to HMRC and send you a summary with your payment deadline clearly stated.
- 5
Ongoing support
Deadline reminders and quick answers to your VAT queries between each quarterly return.
Simple, Fixed Pricing
We charge a clear, fixed fee based on your VAT scheme and the volume of transactions, so you know the cost upfront. Book a free consultation for a straightforward quote with no hidden extras.
Book a free consultationNo obligation · Fixed fees · No hourly surprises
Who we handle VAT for
Limited Companies
VAT registration, quarterly returns and scheme advice for limited companies.
Charities and Non-Profits
VAT reliefs and returns for charities and their trading arms.
Frequently asked questions
- You must register once your VAT taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to pass it within the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold, which sometimes helps if you want to reclaim input VAT. We check your position and handle the registration.
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s rule that VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file returns using compatible software. We set this up for you and file through approved software, so you are fully compliant.
- It depends on your turnover, your margins and how you get paid. The Flat Rate Scheme simplifies reporting, Cash Accounting means you pay VAT only when customers pay you, and Annual Accounting reduces how often you file. We review your business and recommend the one that saves you the most.
- Most businesses file quarterly. The return and any payment are usually due one calendar month and 7 days after the end of the VAT period. We track your dates and file ahead of the deadline.
- Often, yes. We review your purchases and expenses to claim all the input VAT you are entitled to, including some costs from before you registered, within the time limits HMRC allows.
Get in Touch
Contact Details
Address
3rd Floor, 112-116 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Phone
+44 7380 992174Office hours
Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm