VAT returns, filed under Making Tax Digital

Whether you're newly registered or established, we make sure you're on the right scheme and reclaiming everything you can — with every return filed accurately and on time under MTD.

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VAT, sorted

VAT registration & deregistration
Scheme advice (Flat Rate, Cash, Standard)
Quarterly MTD-compliant filing
Deadline reminders & payment guidance
A reclaim review so you don't miss input VAT

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On the right scheme

The most cost-effective way to do VAT

The scheme you choose can make a real difference to your cash flow and the amount you pay. We assess your business, recommend the best option, and handle the quarterly filing so it's one less thing to manage.

We advise when (and whether) to register
Returns prepared from your bookkeeping and submitted to HMRC
Clear reminders of what to pay and when

Why IGI

VAT without the headache

The right scheme for you

We compare Flat Rate, Cash and Standard accounting and put you on whichever leaves more in the business.

Fully MTD-compliant

Digital records and direct submission to HMRC mean you meet Making Tax Digital rules with zero fuss.

Never miss a deadline

We track every quarter and remind you in good time, so late-filing surcharges become a thing of the past.

Good to know

VAT FAQs

You must register once your VAT-taxable turnover passes the registration threshold in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to exceed it soon. We monitor your turnover and let you know before you need to act — or help you register voluntarily if it benefits you.

It depends on your margins, costs and cash flow. The Flat Rate Scheme can simplify things for some businesses, while Cash Accounting helps if customers pay slowly. We model the options and recommend the most cost-effective one.

Yes — VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file via MTD-compatible software. That's all included with IGI, and your accountant handles the quarterly submission for you.

VAT returns

VAT registration & MTD returns

VAT registration, scheme advice and quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT returns — so your business reclaims every penny of input VAT and never misses a deadline.

When do I need to register for VAT?

You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover exceeds the threshold in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to exceed it in the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily — useful if your customers are VAT-registered businesses. We handle registration and advise on the best scheme.

Read our guide on voluntary VAT registration to see if it’s right for you.

The right VAT scheme for you

Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting and Annual Accounting schemes each suit different businesses. We compare them against your actual costs and cash flow, pick the most efficient one and file your quarterly MTD returns for you.

You must register once VAT-taxable turnover crosses HMRC's threshold on a rolling 12-month basis. We monitor this for you and handle registration.

Usually quarterly, filed digitally under Making Tax Digital. We prepare and submit them and tell you what to pay.

Yes — once registered you reclaim input VAT on business purchases, which we make sure is captured in full.