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Annual accounting and VAT - eligibility, thresholds, returns and payment deadlines and joining or leaving the scheme
Usually, VAT-registered businesses submit their VAT Returns and payments…
You must be eligible to join the scheme. How to join You can join the…
You can join the Annual Accounting Scheme if: you’re a VAT-registered…
Check your VAT Return and payment deadlines in your HM Revenue and Customs…
Cash accounting and VAT - eligibility, thresholds, joining and leaving the scheme
Usually, the amount of VAT you pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is the…
You can use cash accounting if: your business is registered for VAT your…
How to join You must be eligible to join the scheme. You join at the…
Small businesses can record income and expenses when money is actually paid rather than when they've invoiced or received
File your Company Tax Return with HMRC, and your company accounts with Companies House
Find out if you're an accountancy service provider who needs to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Find out how to apply for Simplified Import VAT Accounting to lower the financial guarantees you give for the duty deferment scheme.
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Check which software packages you can use to keep VAT records and submit your VAT Returns.
How companies incorporated in the UK, or where the parent company is incorporated in the UK, can comply with UK accounting and reporting requirements.
Find out how the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme works and the conditions you must meet if you want to use it.
Prepare statutory or abridged annual accounts for Companies House, make corrections and amendments, appeal against penalties for filing after the deadline
How to file your company annual accounts with Companies House
Who can use the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme and how to apply.
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Your company's financial year can run for more or less than 12 months - find out how to change it
Staying on top of finances is vital for small companies. A good accountant can help you do this and more.
Find out about other simplifications you can apply for with consignor or consignee status.
Tell HMRC about changes to your contact details and anti-money laundering supervision details as a tax agent.
How EEA companies and groups with a presence in the UK can comply with UK accounting and reporting requirements.
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