VAT Return Preparation That Is Accurate, Compliant, and On Time
Every quarter, your VAT return needs to be right. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares and submits your VAT returns through MTD-compliant software, making sure your input and output tax is calculated correctly and filed before the deadline.
VAT Returns Prepared and Filed Correctly
A VAT return summarises the VAT you have charged on sales and the VAT you have paid on purchases during each quarter. Getting the figures wrong means either paying HMRC too much or too little, both of which create problems. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares every return with the accuracy your business depends on.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants review your transactions, reconcile your VAT records, and submit your return digitally through Making Tax Digital compatible software. Whether you are on the standard scheme, flat rate scheme, or cash accounting basis, we handle the preparation and filing for you.
What Our VAT Return Service Covers
From reviewing your transactions to filing through MTD, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants delivers accurate, compliant VAT returns every quarter without you having to worry about deadlines.
Quarterly VAT Returns
Preparing and filing your VAT return each quarter with accurate output and input tax calculations.
Input & Output Tax Review
Reviewing every transaction to make sure you reclaim all the input tax you are entitled to claim.
MTD-Compliant Filing
Submitting your VAT return through Making Tax Digital compatible software directly to HMRC systems.
Error Correction
Identifying and correcting errors on previous VAT returns before HMRC raises them as an issue.
Partial Exemption
Calculating input tax recovery for businesses making both taxable and exempt supplies each period.
VAT Health Check
A thorough review of your VAT accounting to identify risks, missed claims, and compliance gaps.
Accurate Returns That Save You Time and Money
HMRC’s points-based penalty system means that late or incorrect VAT returns now carry real financial consequences. Each late submission adds a penalty point, and once you hit the threshold, fines follow automatically. ABM Chartered Accountants files every return on time and ensures the figures are right, so penalty points never become your problem.
Beyond avoiding penalties, a properly prepared VAT return often recovers more input tax than businesses expect. Many companies miss reclaimable VAT on purchases simply because their records are incomplete or their coding is wrong. Our team reviews every transaction so you reclaim everything you are entitled to.
VAT Return Preparation for Businesses Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants prepares and files VAT returns for businesses throughout the UK. Our cloud-based process means your returns are handled efficiently from anywhere.
VAT Returns Tailored to Your Industry
We prepare VAT returns for businesses in construction, retail, hospitality, professional services, e-commerce, property, healthcare, and technology. Each sector has its own VAT nuances, and our team handles them accurately.
Why Businesses Choose ABM for VAT Returns
Chartered VAT Expertise
ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants preparing every return.
Never a Late Filing
Every return submitted before the HMRC quarterly deadline.
Maximum Input Tax Recovered
Every reclaimable purchase identified so nothing is missed.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the VAT return questions we hear most often. Contact our team for specific guidance.
How often do I need to submit a VAT return?
Most businesses submit VAT returns quarterly. Your VAT periods are set when you register and each return covers a three-month period. The deadline for filing and payment is one calendar month and seven days after the end of each quarter.
What information do I need to provide?
You need accurate records of all sales and purchases, including invoices, receipts, credit notes, and bank statements. ABM Chartered Accountants works with your bookkeeping data or cloud accounting software to extract what is needed for each return.
What happens if my VAT return is late?
HMRC operates a points-based penalty system for late VAT returns. Each late filing adds a penalty point, and once you reach the threshold for your filing frequency, a 200-pound penalty is charged for each subsequent late return until the points are cleared.
Can you correct errors on a previous return?
Yes. If the net error is 10,000 pounds or less, or up to one percent of your box 6 figure to a maximum of 50,000 pounds, it can be corrected on your next return. Larger errors must be reported separately to HMRC.
What is partial exemption?
Partial exemption applies if your business makes both taxable and exempt supplies. It limits how much input tax you can reclaim. ABM Chartered Accountants calculates your recoverable percentage each quarter and completes the annual adjustment at year end.
How much does VAT return preparation cost?
Fees depend on the volume of transactions and the complexity of your VAT position. We offer transparent, fixed quarterly pricing with no hidden charges. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a quote tailored to your business.