Easily submit VAT returns online

Xero calculates VAT and files VAT returns online securely with HMRC using software that’s compatible with HMRC systems.

VAT calculated for you

VAT is worked out and included in returns.

View VAT transaction details and make adjustments.

Submit returns compatible with MTD for VAT.

Use Xero to calculate VAT on transactions, populate and submit VAT returns online with HMRC.

Accurately track and manage VAT in Xero.

View and check MTD or non-MTD VAT returns and file them online from Xero to HMRC. No need to print or email them.

Automatically view the impact of your businesses VAT requirements, sourced directly from HMRC, to see how this affects your cash position.

Our expert MTD guides, webinars, and FAQs cover everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital for VAT as a small business owner.

: You can keep digital records and submit VAT returns online using Xero. If your business’s turnover is over £85k, you need to use MTD-compatible VAT software – but many businesses with lower turnover are choosing to go digital too.
Read more about Making Tax Digital
: If you buy or sell to businesses abroad, including the EU, Xero helps by assigning these transactions to the correct boxes in your HMRC VAT return. Xero also handles VAT domestic reverse charges with ease.
See how Xero calculates the VAT return box amounts
: As required, Xero keeps business records for at least six years. Xero retains all your historic HMRC VAT returns along with a full audit trail making it simple to look back.
See how to view filed VAT returns
: Xero automatically calculates and applies domestic reverse charge VAT and wording to your invoices and bills. Domestic reverse charge VAT applies to certain goods and services and, from 1 March 2021, it must also be used for most supplies of building and construction services.
Read more about domestic reverse charge

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