File a VAT return in minutes

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

VAT calculated for you

VAT is worked out and included in returns.

See return transactions with the VAT audit report.

Submit returns compatible with MTD for VAT.

Use Xero to calculate VAT as you go, and populate your return so at VAT return time you’re ready to file.

Accurately track and manage VAT in Xero.

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

: You can keep digital records and submit VAT returns digitally. If your business’s turnover is over £85k, you need to use MTD-compatible 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 reverse charges with ease.
See how Xero calculates the VAT return box amounts
: Use Xero to keep business records for at least six years, as required by HMRC. Xero retains all your historic 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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