United Kingdom · 2026-09-15
VAT returns and Making Tax Digital: a UK small business guide
What UK small businesses need to know about VAT returns, MTD-compatible software and digital records.
Short answer
VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file VAT returns through MTD-compatible software. Accurate bookkeeping makes quarterly returns quick and low-risk.
Records you must keep
Sales and purchase invoices, VAT rate applied, and the digital links between your records and the return.
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