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VAT returns

VAT returns done right — every quarter, fully MTD-compliant, never overpaid

Registration, the right scheme, and Making Tax Digital quarterly returns — reviewed before every submission so you reclaim everything you can and stay penalty-free.

  • Fixed monthly fee
  • Xero, QuickBooks & FreeAgent certified
  • A named accountant, not a portal

What’s included

Everything, for one fixed fee

  • VAT registration. We register you and advise on the most cost-effective scheme.
  • Quarterly returns. Returns prepared from your books and filed under Making Tax Digital.
  • Pre-submission review. Every return checked for missed reclaims and errors before filing.
  • Scheme advice. Flat rate vs standard, cash accounting and reverse charge guidance.
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Sound familiar?

The job that costs you when it slips

VAT is one of the easiest taxes to get wrong and one of the costliest. The wrong scheme, a missed reclaim or a late return can all cost you real money — and since Making Tax Digital, every return has to be filed from digital records.

Most business owners aren’t sure they’re on the best scheme, reclaiming everything they can, or filing correctly. That uncertainty is exactly where money leaks and penalties creep in.

  • Not knowing if you’re on the cheapest VAT scheme
  • Missing reclaims you were entitled to
  • Quarterly deadlines that keep coming round
  • Making Tax Digital rules to comply with
  • The construction reverse charge to get right
  • Penalties and interest for late or wrong returns
What we do

Hand it over, and consider it handled

VAT is one of the easiest taxes to get wrong: the wrong scheme, a missed reclaim, or a late return can all cost you. Since Making Tax Digital, returns must be filed from digital records too.

We handle VAT from registration onwards — advising on the best scheme for your business (standard, flat rate, cash or annual accounting), preparing your returns from your bookkeeping, and submitting them MTD-compliantly after a review.

VAT registration

We register you and advise on the most cost-effective scheme.

Quarterly returns

Returns prepared from your books and filed under Making Tax Digital.

Pre-submission review

Every return checked for missed reclaims and errors before filing.

Scheme advice

Flat rate vs standard, cash accounting and reverse charge guidance.

Who it’s for

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, this is exactly what we can take off your plate. Not sure? A quick, free call will settle it.

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  • Businesses over the £90,000 VAT threshold (or close to it)
  • Anyone considering voluntary registration to reclaim VAT
  • Ecommerce sellers dealing with cross-border and marketplace VAT
  • Construction businesses affected by the domestic reverse charge
Why it pays

More than a box ticked — time and money back

Reclaim everything you can

We check every return for missed input VAT, so you’re never leaving money with HMRC that should be yours.

On the right scheme

Flat rate, standard, cash or annual accounting — we put you on the one that actually costs you least.

MTD-compliant, every time

Returns filed digitally to HMRC’s Making Tax Digital standard, reviewed before they go.

Deadlines off your mind

Every quarter prepared, checked and filed on time, with exactly what to pay and when.

Key dates

Deadlines we keep you ahead of

VAT return & payment
Usually due 1 month and 7 days after each quarter ends.
Registration threshold
£90,000 taxable turnover (rolling 12 months).
Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

A fixed monthly fee covering your quarterly VAT returns, MTD filing and scheme advice — agreed up front, no per-return surprises.

  • A fixed quote, agreed before any work
  • No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
  • Cancel any time — no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to your business

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work — and picks up the phone

Pre-submission review

Every return checked by a human for missed reclaims and errors before it’s filed.

Scheme advice included

Ongoing advice on registration, schemes and thresholds — not just box-filling.

Joined to your bookkeeping

Returns prepared straight from books we keep, so the numbers are always right.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

How much does an accountant charge for VAT returns?

We charge a small fixed monthly fee that includes your quarterly returns, agreed up front. Given how easily VAT errors cost money — in missed reclaims or penalties — it typically pays for itself.

Can’t I do my own VAT return?

You can, but VAT is where mistakes are common and HMRC enquiries follow. Having an accountant prepare and review your returns means fewer errors, full reclaims, and far less risk.

Should I be on the Flat Rate Scheme?

Maybe — it suits some businesses and costs others money. We model it against standard VAT for your numbers and put you on whichever is cheaper.

Do you handle the construction reverse charge?

Yes. We apply the domestic reverse charge correctly on the right supplies so your returns stay accurate and compliant.

How it works

Simple, from day one

  1. 01

    Get the basics right

    We register you (or review your current scheme) and make sure records are MTD-ready.

  2. 02

    We prepare & check

    Each quarter we draft your return and review it for missed reclaims and errors.

  3. 03

    We file under MTD

    Once approved, we submit digitally and tell you exactly what to pay and when.

FAQ

VAT returns questions, answered

Should I register for VAT voluntarily?
Sometimes it pays to — particularly if your customers are VAT-registered and you have reclaimable costs. We will model it for your situation before you decide.
What is the Flat Rate Scheme?
It lets some smaller businesses pay a fixed percentage of turnover instead of tracking VAT on every transaction. We check whether it would save you money.
Do you handle the construction reverse charge?
Yes — we make sure the domestic reverse charge is applied correctly on the right supplies so your returns stay accurate.
By industry

Specialist vat returns for your sector

Every industry has its own quirks. Explore our dedicated vat returns pages:

Try our free vat calculator

Add or remove VAT at 20%, 5% or 0% and see the net, VAT and gross amounts instantly.

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Ready to hand this over?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll show you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.