Who it is for. VAT-registered businesses that want accurate returns and fewer surprises, and businesses approaching the registration threshold.
What JT Accountancy can handle
- VAT return preparation
- Making Tax Digital support
- Input and output VAT checks
- Flat rate and standard scheme review
- HMRC submission reminders
When you must register
You must register if your taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days. If you go over, you have to register within 30 days of the end of the month in which it happened, and you owe VAT from your effective date of registration. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold. Our VAT registration guide has the worked examples.
What a VAT return is
A VAT Return tells HMRC how much VAT you have charged and how much you have paid to other businesses. It is usually due every 3 months, and you must send one even if there is no VAT to pay or reclaim.
Choosing a scheme
Standard accounting suits many businesses, but flat rate, cash accounting and annual accounting exist for a reason. JT Accountancy reviews whether the standard or flat rate approach suits your business, with a view to cash flow as well as the arithmetic.
Making Tax Digital
JT Accountancy prepares and submits VAT returns using Making Tax Digital compatible records. If your records are not yet in a form that supports that, the bookkeeping side can be sorted first.
Questions about vat
Can you submit VAT returns through Making Tax Digital?
Yes. JT Accountancy can prepare and submit VAT returns using MTD-compatible records.
Can you check which VAT scheme I should use?
Yes. Jordan can review whether the standard, flat rate or another VAT approach is suitable for the business.
I think I am near the threshold. What should I do?
Ask now. The test looks at the last 12 months and the next 30 days, so it is easier to plan before you cross it than after.
Checked on GOV.UK, 13 November 2026: GOV.UK: register for VAT, GOV.UK: sending a VAT Return. JT Accountancy’s own page for this service. General information, not advice for your situation.