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VAT has strict rules, digital record-keeping requirements and deadlines that are easy to fall behind on. Sahi Accountancy helps businesses across Birmingham handle VAT properly — from registration through to preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns.
You must register once taxable turnover passes this in any rolling 12 months.
The standard deadline to file and pay after the end of a VAT period.
All VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file via compatible software.
–THE SERVICE
VAT is one of the areas businesses most often get wrong — not because owners aren’t careful, but because the rules around records, timing and what can be reclaimed are genuinely detailed. Our VAT service is built to take that off your plate and keep your VAT accurate and up to date.
Whether you’re approaching the registration threshold for the first time or you’ve been VAT-registered for years and want your returns handled properly, we can help you stay on top of your obligations without it eating into your time.
Small businesses, sole traders and limited companies that are VAT-registered, approaching the threshold, or unsure whether they need to register. If VAT is part of your business, we can help.
VAT registration support Guidance and help registering when you need to, or choosing to register voluntarily.
Your VAT return prepared accurately from your records each period.
Output VAT on sales and input VAT on purchases worked out correctly.
Checking records and invoices so your return is based on accurate figures.
Help keeping digital VAT records and filing through compatible software.
Explaining the main VAT schemes so you understand which may suit your business.
Your return submitted to HMRC ahead of the deadline.
Help cancelling your registration if your circumstances change.
You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period — not the calendar or tax year, but any 12 months in a row. You also need to register if you expect to pass £90,000 in the next 30 days alone.
Because the test is based on a rolling period, it's easy to cross the threshold without noticing. Checking your turnover at the end of each month is the simplest way to stay ahead of it.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is HMRC's requirement for how VAT-registered businesses keep records and file returns. It applies to all VAT-registered businesses, including those registered voluntarily below the threshold.
In practice, it means two things: you need to keep your VAT records digitally, and you need to submit your VAT returns using MTD-compatible software rather than typing figures into HMRC's website. The filing deadlines themselves haven't changed — for most businesses, that's one calendar month and seven days after the end of each VAT period.
If you're not sure whether your current record-keeping meets these requirements, we can help you get set up so your VAT records are digital, organised and ready to file.
HMRC offers several VAT schemes designed to simplify how some businesses account for VAT. Which one suits you depends on your circumstances — here’s a plain-English overview.
SCHEME
You pay a fixed percentage of your turnover as VAT, rather than working out the VAT on every sale and purchase. Designed to simplify VAT for smaller businesses that meet the eligibility rules.
SCHEME
You account for VAT based on when payments actually change hands, rather than invoice dates — which can help with cash flow if customers pay you slowly.
SCHEME
You submit one VAT return a year and make advance payments towards your bill, rather than filing quarterly. Suits some businesses that prefer fewer, more predictable submissions.
Each scheme has its own eligibility conditions and turnover limits, and the right choice depends entirely on your business. We can talk you through whether a scheme is worth considering for your situation.
—WHERE VAT GOES WRONG
Most VAT issues come down to records and timing rather than anything complicated. These are the ones we see most often.
Incomplete or disorganised VAT records that make returns harder to prepare accurately.
Missing or invalid VAT invoices, which affect what can be reclaimed.
Reclaiming input VAT incorrectly on purchases that don't qualify.
Missed VAT return or payment deadlines, which can lead to penalty points and interest.
Sales or purchases coded to the wrong VAT treatment.
Records that don't meet Making Tax Digital requirements.
A clear, repeatable process each VAT period, so your return is accurate and filed on time.
We go through your VAT records and invoices for the period.
We check that your records reconcile and that input and output VAT are captured correctly.
We prepare the return and calculate what you owe or are due to reclaim.
We share the figures with you so you know your position before anything is submitted.
Your return is filed through MTD-compatible software ahead of the deadline.
Sahi Accountancy is based in Birmingham and supports businesses across UK. VAT questions rarely wait for a convenient time, so when something comes up, you'll be able to speak directly with someone who understands your business rather than working through a call centre.
We keep things clear and practical — explaining what your VAT position means for your business, not just filing a return and leaving you to work out the rest.
You must register once your taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. You have 30 days from the end of the month you went over to register.
Yes. You can register voluntarily even if your turnover is below £90,000. Some businesses do this when most of their customers are VAT-registered and can reclaim the VAT charged to them. Whether it’s worth it depends on your situation.
Most businesses file VAT returns quarterly, though some file monthly or annually depending on their scheme. The usual deadline to file and pay is one calendar month and seven days after the end of the VAT period.
Making Tax Digital for VAT is HMRC’s requirement for VAT-registered businesses to keep digital VAT records and submit returns using compatible software. It applies to all VAT-registered businesses, including those registered voluntarily below the threshold.
HMRC operates a points-based penalty system for late VAT return submissions, with penalties applied once you reach a points threshold. Interest can also be charged on late payments. Filing and paying on time avoids both.
VAT records generally need to be kept for at least 6 years, and under Making Tax Digital they need to be kept digitally.
Whether you're about to register, want your VAT returns handled properly, or aren't sure where you stand, we're happy to talk it through.
