Chapter 7

Where to next? Tools and guides for your business

Now you know the ins and outs of VAT, but it can be tough to keep on top of it all. Xero’s got the resources to help.

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Free resources for small businesses

Guides

Handy tips and tricks to help you in your life as a business owner.

Tax invoice template

Use our free template and it will calculate GST for you.

Bookkeeping tips

Learn how to keep tabs on taxes and profitability

Tech solutions for small businesses

Xero for VAT

Streamline VAT accounting and returns.

Xero for accounting

You’ll be surprised by how much of your financial admin can be automated.

Apps for everything else

Find apps for ecommerce, inventory, POS and more.

Talk to the experts

Need an accountant or bookkeeper? Find one in our directory.

Disclaimer

Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.

VAT Guide For Business

Making a start with VAT? Want to know more about how MTD for VAT impacts you? This guide will help you get sorted.

  1. What is VAT and how much is it?

    You’ve probably heard about VAT before – it stands for Value Added Tax and is added onto prices in the UK.

  2. Registering for VAT

    Find out if your business needs to worry about VAT. And if so, learn how to register for VAT.

  3. Calculating VAT and issuing VAT invoices

    If you’re a VAT-registered business you must add VAT to your prices. You also need to issue VAT invoices. Find out how.

  4. Claiming back VAT

    VAT-registered businesses can claim back the VAT they pay on business expenses. Let’s learn how.

  5. Working out your VAT refund or payment

    Working out VAT is simple maths. Keeping track of all your transactions is the tricky part. Let’s learn the process.

  6. Filing VAT return through Making Tax Digital

    Once you’ve registered for VAT, you’ll need to submit returns online regularly – and square up with HMRC. Here’s how.

  7. Tools and guides for your business

    Now you know the ins and outs of VAT, but it can be tough to keep on top of it all. Xero’s got the resources to help.

Download the VAT Guide for Business

Get your VAT sorted. Fill out the form to receive this guide as a PDF.

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