ICAEW Chartered 3 weeks turnaround From £199 a quarter

VAT Return Services — from £199 a quarter.

Making Tax Digital-compliant VAT returns prepared and submitted. We stay current with HMRC changes — you don't have to.

  • An ICAEW-qualified accountant signs off every filing.
  • Filed within 3 weeks of receiving your records
  • Fixed fee — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices
  • Fully online — share records securely, no office visits

Fixed quote by email within one working day · No obligation

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  • Established in the 1970s
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Krishna Prasad Dahal, Chartered Accountant

Reviewed by Krishna Prasad Dahal FCCA, ACA (ICAEW), FCA (ICAI India)ICAEW Council Member · Last reviewed

Sound familiar?

Filing VAT shouldn't be this stressful.

Most UK directors we speak to tell us the same story. If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place.

MTD makes filing VAT harder, not easier.

Bridging software, digital links, quarterly submissions — most businesses had to upgrade systems just to stay compliant.

Spreadsheets need the right links.

You can still keep VAT records in spreadsheets, but HMRC requires digital links between them and bridging software to submit — retyping figures by hand between systems isn't allowed.

Late returns build penalty points.

Each late return adds a point. Quarterly filers reach the threshold at 4 points — after that, every late return costs £200.

What you get

Everything Included in Our VAT Accountant Service

No add-ons. No surprise fees at year-end. One fixed price covers the entire MTD VAT Filing job, start to finish.

  • MTD-compliant digital filing
  • Quarterly VAT return preparation
  • VAT scheme review (Flat Rate, Cash, Annual)
  • Reverse charge handled
  • HMRC submission + confirmation
  • Deadline reminders included

What We Need Each Quarter

Up-to-date bookkeeping in MTD-compatible software (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage) or spreadsheets with digital links, plus HMRC agent authorisation. If your books aren't up to date, our bookkeeping service can get them there first. We review the return with you before submitting and send you HMRC's confirmation.

Making Tax Digital-compliant VAT returns filed quarterly. We connect to your accounting software, reconcile transactions, review the VAT position and submit to HMRC — all fully digital, under MTD rules.

Traditional accountant

  • Hourly billing and changing quotes
  • Weeks of emails and chasing
  • Office meetings and paperwork
  • Limited visibility of progress
  • Sign-off may vary

SmartFiling

  • Fixed fee agreed upfront
  • Filed within 3 weeks of receiving your records
  • 100% online and paper-free
  • Regular email updates
  • Every filing reviewed by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant

Our turnaround promise.

We file within 3 weeks of receiving your complete records. Need it sooner? Express turnaround within a week is available for an additional £150, subject to availability.

Ready to file — or still weighing it up?

Get a fixed-fee quote in under a minute. We reply within one working day with everything included, no obligation.

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Simple by design

How Our VAT Return Service Works

  1. 01

    Get your fixed quote

    Tell us about your situation. We reply within one working day with a fixed fee, and exactly what's included — no hidden extras.

  2. 02

    Share your records

    Upload securely through our portal. Bank statements, invoices, payroll — all digital. We tell you exactly what we need.

  3. 03

    Filed in 3 weeks

    Your ICAEW Chartered Accountant prepares the filing, you approve in plain English, we submit to HMRC and Companies House.

Common questions

FAQs About Our VAT Accountant Service

Still not sure? Email a chartered accountant directly — we reply within one working day.

What is included in each VAT return?

Reviewing your VAT records for the period, checking the figures and scheme treatment, preparing the return, your approval, submission to HMRC under Making Tax Digital, and sending you the confirmation.

Can I keep using spreadsheets?

Yes, as long as they are digitally linked and the return is sent through MTD-compatible bridging software. We can submit from your spreadsheet or move you onto cloud software.

Do you pay the VAT for me?

No. We tell you the amount due and the payment deadline; your business pays HMRC directly.

How does HMRC penalise late VAT returns?

Each late return adds a penalty point. The threshold is 4 points for quarterly returns, 5 for monthly and 2 for annual — once you reach it, each further late return costs £200.

How much does it cost?

From £199 per quarterly return. Your written quote confirms the fixed fee per return based on your VAT scheme and how many transactions you have.

Ready when you are

Get Your VAT Return Filed — Properly.

From £199 a quarter · 3 weeks turnaround · ICAEW Chartered Accountants.

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