UK VAT guides for small businesses
Clear UK VAT guidance for small businesses: the VAT registration threshold, returns, schemes and Making Tax Digital for VAT.
VAT Registration: The £90,000 Threshold Explained
When you must register for VAT, how the rolling 12-month test works, and whether registering early could actually save you money.
VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Is It Worth It for a Small Business?
How the UK VAT Flat Rate Scheme works, the £150,000 joining limit, limited-cost businesses and the questions to ask before joining.
VAT Cash Accounting Scheme: How It Works for Small Businesses
Learn when VAT cash accounting can help with late-paying customers, its £1.35 million eligibility limit and the key exclusions.
The VAT Rolling 12-Month Test: How to Check If You Must Register
A step-by-step worked example of the VAT rolling 12-month turnover test — the most commonly misunderstood rule in UK VAT registration.
How to Write a Valid VAT Invoice (And What HMRC Requires)
Missing VAT number, wrong date, no breakdown by rate — small invoicing mistakes that can stop your customer reclaiming VAT. Here is what a compliant invoice needs.
Making Tax Digital for VAT: Digital Links and Bridging Software Explained
MTD for VAT has been mandatory since 2022, but the 'digital links' rule still trips up spreadsheet users. Here is what actually counts as compliant.