Service Type: VAT Returns

Jul 17, 2026

What is the domestic reverse charge and does it affect me?

It affects you if you work in construction and supply another VAT-registered business that is CIS-registered and is not the…

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Jul 17, 2026

What happens if I file or pay my VAT return late?

Late filing earns a penalty point rather than an immediate fine, with a financial penalty once you reach the threshold…

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Jul 17, 2026

When do I have to register for VAT?

When your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling twelve-month period, or when you expect to exceed it in the…

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Jul 17, 2026

Should I register for VAT voluntarily?

It depends almost entirely on who your customers are. If you sell to VAT-registered businesses, registering is often free money:…

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Jul 17, 2026

When are VAT returns and payments due?

One month and seven days after the end of your VAT period, for both the return and the payment.

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Jul 17, 2026

What is the flat rate scheme and should I use it?

The flat rate scheme lets you charge VAT normally but pay HMRC a fixed percentage of your gross turnover instead…

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Jul 17, 2026

What VAT can I reclaim, and what can I not?

You can reclaim VAT on goods and services bought for business purposes where you hold a valid VAT invoice and…

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Jul 17, 2026

What is the difference between zero-rated, exempt and outside the scope?

They look similar on an invoice and behave very differently. Zero-rated supplies are taxable at 0% — most food, children's…

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Jul 17, 2026

What happens if I make a mistake on a VAT return?

Small errors can be corrected on your next return; larger ones must be disclosed to HMRC separately.

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Jul 17, 2026

Can I reclaim VAT on things I bought before registering?

Yes, within time limits, and it is regularly missed. For goods you still hold at registration — stock, equipment, tools,…

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What is the domestic reverse charge and does it affect me?

What happens if I file or pay my VAT return late?

When do I have to register for VAT?

Should I register for VAT voluntarily?

When are VAT returns and payments due?

What is the flat rate scheme and should I use it?

What VAT can I reclaim, and what can I not?

What is the difference between zero-rated, exempt and outside the scope?

What happens if I make a mistake on a VAT return?

Can I reclaim VAT on things I bought before registering?

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