MTD-compliant VAT return preparation, reconciliation, and filing — accurate, on time, and fully white-labelled for your practice.
VAT compliance is one of the most frequent — and most penalised — obligations facing UK businesses. With quarterly returns, Making Tax Digital requirements, and the complexity of different VAT schemes, it's no surprise that VAT preparation consumes a significant portion of practice time. Outsourcing your VAT return work to Founders101 means every return is prepared accurately, reconciled thoroughly, and submitted before the deadline.
Our VAT specialists are experienced across all major VAT schemes including standard rate, flat-rate, cash accounting, and partial exemption. We understand the nuances of reverse charges for construction (CIS VAT), intra-community supplies, and the intricacies of zero-rated, exempt, and outside-the-scope transactions.
Every return we prepare includes a full VAT reconciliation. We check that the VAT control account agrees with the return figures, investigate and resolve any discrepancies, and provide clear working papers that make your review process fast and straightforward.
We review the bookkeeping for the VAT period, ensure all transactions are correctly coded to the appropriate VAT rates, and identify any missing invoices or receipts that need chasing before the return can be finalised.
We run the VAT return from the accounting software, perform a full reconciliation of the VAT control account against the return figures, and investigate any variances. Partial exemption calculations and flat-rate adjustments are applied where relevant.
The completed return and working papers are sent to you for review. We include a summary of key figures, any items flagged for your attention, and a reconciliation schedule. You approve or request changes before submission.
Once approved, we submit the return to HMRC via the MTD-compliant route and confirm the submission receipt. We record the payment due date and amount, and update your practice management system accordingly.
Eliminate late filing penalties — every return submitted well before the deadline
Full MTD compliance — all digital link requirements and submission protocols handled
Handle complex schemes with confidence — partial exemption, flat-rate, reverse charges
Free up quarterly bottlenecks — VAT quarter-ends no longer mean all-hands-on-deck
Book a free call and we'll show you how outsourced VAT returns can save you time every quarter.
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