VAT Returns made simple
VAT is one of the easiest taxes to get wrong and one of the most closely checked by HMRC. We handle your VAT registration, advise on the right scheme for your business, and prepare and submit Making Tax Digital-compliant VAT returns every quarter.
We review your records before each submission to catch errors, reclaim all the input VAT you're entitled to and keep you clear of penalties under HMRC's points-based late submission regime.
What's included
- VAT registration and de-registration
- Scheme advice — standard, Flat Rate and cash accounting
- Quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT returns
- Pre-submission review of your bookkeeping
- E-commerce and overseas VAT guidance
- Support with HMRC VAT enquiries and inspections
Who it's for
Businesses approaching or over the VAT threshold, e-commerce sellers and anyone who wants VAT taken off their plate. We regularly help sole traders, contractors & freelancers, small businesses & limited companies, e-commerce & online sellers, tradespeople & CIS.
What we'll need from you
Getting started is straightforward. Typically we'll ask for:
- Your VAT registration number and scheme
- Access to your bookkeeping software or sales and purchase records
- Bank statements for the VAT period
- Details of imports, exports or overseas sales
- Any HMRC VAT correspondence
Don't worry if something's missing — we'll tell you exactly what's needed and help you find it.
How we work with you
- Free initial conversation — by phone, video or at our office — to understand what you need.
- Fixed-fee quote confirmed in writing before any work starts.
- Onboarding — we collect your records securely and become your authorised agent with HMRC.
- Ongoing support — we track every deadline, prepare and file your returns, and you can ask us questions as they come up.
VAT Returns in Birmingham
Premier Accountants & Tax Advisors is a firm of ACCA Chartered Certified Accountants based at Premier House, 15 Leopold Street, Birmingham B12 0UP. You're welcome to meet us at the office by appointment, or work with us entirely online — many of our clients are elsewhere in the UK. Either way you'll get a fixed monthly fee and plain-English answers. See how our fees work.
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VAT Returns FAQs
When do I need to register for VAT?
You must register if your VAT-taxable turnover over the previous 12 months exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or you expect it to exceed the threshold in the next 30 days alone. Voluntary registration can also make sense for some businesses — we'll advise.
When are VAT returns due?
Most businesses file quarterly, with the return and payment due one month and seven days after the end of each VAT quarter.
Is the Flat Rate Scheme right for me?
It can simplify VAT and sometimes save money, but it doesn't suit businesses with low costs on goods ("limited cost traders") or high VAT-able expenses. We'll run the numbers before you decide.