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Manage your VAT returns online with reliable, intuitive VAT software

Take the hassle out of your next return

Whether you're choosing a rate, setting how often to apply VAT, running reports, or submitting returns, it's easy to set yourself up for success with our MTD and HMRC-compliant software for small businesses. Choose your rates, set how often to apply VAT, run reports and submit your VAT returns online in just a few clicks, and make sure your tax is in order before time runs out.

Use online VAT software to keep track of what you owe

As you buy, sell and create VAT returns online, Sage provides a monthly snapshot of your current position and a record of previous VAT submissions.

Submit VAT returns online to HMRC with ease

Sage VAT accounting software is built to simplify even the most complex VAT returns and help you stay compliant with Making Tax Digital. We do all the calculating for you. So, all you need to do is push a button to submit your VAT returns online and watch as they're submitted directly to HMRC.


Guarantee the right rate with VAT software

Sage VAT accounting software lets you set up a default VAT rate for each ledger account, so the correct rate is automatically selected when making transactions. Plus, it records all VAT accounting actions and activities digitally, so you can keep a digital paper trail.


VAT accounting software secures a digital paper trail

When you use Sage Accounting software, all VAT actions and activities are recorded digitally, which is compliant with the Making Tax Digital Service. The Sage VAT online software then integrates with your wider banking and accounting, and even generates reports automatically. By connecting your bank account to Sage Accounting, you can instantly import financial data from your bank accounts into Sage VAT accounting software. This makes it easier to track your transactions, and it's a great way to save time by eliminating the need to enter data twice when doing your VAT returns online.


Support worldwide trade with VAT returns online

Sage Accounting VAT online software can handle trade to and from Europe and further afield. Our VAT accounting software automatically removes VAT for sales in the EU and the rest of the world and can produce HMRC-ready reports if you need them.


Plans to support you and your business

Get 50% off for 3 months

Upgrade or cancel at any time. No long-term contracts, commitments or hidden fees.


Start

Great for sole traders and freelancers.
£14.00
per month / excl VAT*
50% off for 3 months, then £14 a month. You save £21
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Standard

Great for sole traders and start-ups.
£28.00
per month / excl VAT*
50% off for 3 months, then £28 a month. You save £42

Plus

Great for sole traders and start-ups.
£36.00
per month / excl VAT*
50% off for 3 months, then £36 a month. You save £54
 Everything from STANDARD plan;
* Get 50% off for 3 months or try free for 1 month, then £14/£28/£36 + VAT/mo (tier depending). Terms and conditions apply.
(1) Starting at 5 employees from £8.00 per month + VAT with the option to add employee tiers for up to 100 employees.

FAQs

Sage runs a number of HMRC-friendly reports so you have everything important in one place, ready if needed. As well as seeing a running total of VAT for sales and purchases, you can also submit your VAT report with just a click of a button. This takes you through to your password and login to complete your return.

To check a VAT return online, login to your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) account. This allows you to view your full VAT account, including your VAT returns, and access other online VAT services.


If you want to check whether if a VAT registration number (VRN) is valid, or if you've forgotten yours call the HMRC VAT Helpline, or use the online VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) run by the European Commission.

Thanks to Making Tax Digital, businesses can submit a VAT Return to HMRC every month. This makes things much easier. You will have to submit a final VAT Return if you cancel your VAT registration.

You will need to buy or acquire software that is compatible with HMRC's Making Tax Digital rules. Making Tax Digital for VAT became mandatory for most businesses in the UK in April 2019. From that point HMRC no longer provided online tools for digital submission of VAT Returns. Instead, submissions must be made through commercial software, like Sage Accounting.

Bridging Software helps make sense of more complicated VAT arrangements by taking your spreadsheets and making them comply with HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital rules.

You need to register for VAT online if your turnover is greater than £85k per year. Accounting supports the most common VAT schemes - Standard, Cash-based, Flat Rate, and Flat Rate Cash-based.

Yes. The government implemented a new reduced rate of VAT in 15 July 2020 of 5%. The revised reduced rate of 12.5% is valid from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Sage Accounting has an easy-to-use option to process and calculate the new 12.5% reduced rate of VAT when creating sales invoices and recording purchase invoices. Just remember to check the date of your purchasing invoices in order to process the correct rate.

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Satago

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QuoteOnSite

Optimised quote management

QuoteOnSite's allows you to create, send and track detailed and professional proposals that are automatically converted to invoices in Sage Accounting.

Tradify

Fast and easy job management app

Tradify streamlines and automates your job tracking, from enquiry to payment. Reduce admin hours in scheduling, payroll, CIS and more.

“It took me up to 2 days to do a quarterly return. Now it takes me up to 6 hours”

Bruce Coates
Transverica

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