Making Tax Digital - FreeAgent has you covered
Our award-winning online accounting software for small business owners and freelancers is ready for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
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What is Making Tax Digital?
The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative means that UK businesses will need to store digital records and submit updates to HMRC using recognised accounting software.
From 1st April 2019, all businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000) will be required by law to store financial records digitally and submit VAT returns from MTD-compatible accounting software.
Making Tax Digital for VAT in 60 seconds
Get to grips with MTD for VAT in this short video from FreeAgent’s chief accountant, Emily Coltman.
When's it happening?
Check the timetable to find out when Making Tax Digital will affect you.
October 2018
MTD for VAT pilot begins.
April 2019
MTD for VAT becomes mandatory for businesses over the VAT threshold (£85k).
April 2020
HMRC looks to widen the scope of MTD.
FreeAgent's been submitting VAT digitally since 2010
Digital VAT may feel like a big change, but FreeAgent is ready. In fact, we’ve been submitting digital VAT returns to HMRC on behalf of our customers for the last eight years!!
We are proudly participating in the MTD pilot programme and our software is on HMRC’s list of compatible suppliers for MTD for VAT.
What does Making Tax Digital mean for you?
MTD for small businesses
Is your business MTD-ready? Find out how MTD will impact you.
We'll be ready for MTD for VAT, will you?
Find out when your business needs to switch to MTD software.
5 things you need to know about Making Tax Digital for Business
The key facts about MTD that every small business owner should know.
Are you exempt from Making Tax Digital?
Find out who will be exempt from digital tax obligations.
MTD for accountants
Discover what you need to do to prepare your practice in time for the MTD for VAT start date.
How to set up your practice and clients for MTD for VAT
A step-by-step guide to getting set up for MTD for VAT with HMRC.
Making Tax Digital for VAT Q&A
All your questions answered, even the difficult ones!
Free MTD Consultation
Take a free, 30‑minute consultation with an MTD expert.
Segment your clients for MTD
Download this handy Excel spreadsheet and discover which clients are suitable for FreeAgent.
Simon Hanmer
Signed up for @freeagent a month or so ago - business-wise, once of the best decisions I made. The time saved on VAT returns alone probably pays for it. #frictionlessAccounts
5:19 AM - 25 Jul 2018
Minal Patel - Marketing by Minal
Something I could not imagine running my business without now is @freeagent. Oh my, what a godsend! It's made invoicing and everything else finance related so easy. #smallbizresources #MinalsTips
5:15 AM - 7 Jun 2018
Dr Penny Pullan
Phew! Finished the quarter's accounts and VAT. Thanks @freeagent for making it much easier than with spreadsheets!
10:18 AM - 9 Aug 2017
