VAT is one of the easiest taxes to get wrong — the wrong scheme, a missed registration threshold or a reverse-charge slip can all cost you. We handle your VAT registration, prepare and file MTD-compliant returns every quarter, and make sure you're on the scheme that suits your cash flow.
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Returns filed digitally, straight from your software
Prepared, checked and submitted on time
Flat rate, cash accounting or standard — the right fit
We monitor the registration threshold for you
From your first registration to every quarterly return, we keep your VAT accurate, digital and on time.
We register you with HMRC at the right time — whether you've crossed the £90,000 threshold or are registering voluntarily to reclaim input VAT — and set everything up correctly from day one.
RegistrationMaking Tax Digital is mandatory for VAT. We prepare, review and file your returns digitally from Xero, with the audit trail HMRC requires.
MTDFlat Rate, Cash Accounting, Annual Accounting or standard VAT — the right scheme can improve cash flow and cut admin. We pick the one that genuinely suits your business.
Cash FlowCross the £90,000 turnover threshold without registering and you'll face penalties. We watch your rolling turnover and tell you before you need to act.
ComplianceConstruction's domestic reverse charge, imports, and mixed or partial exemption — we make sure unusual transactions are treated correctly.
Complex CasesWhether you need to correct a past return or deregister because turnover has dropped, we handle it cleanly and keep HMRC onside.
HousekeepingQuarterly VAT returns are included as standard in our Core and Complete packages. On the Lite package — or if you're not yet registered — VAT registration and returns are available as a straightforward add-on.
All packages include a Xero subscription (our recommended software). View full package details →
Because your VAT returns are filed straight from properly kept Xero records, there's no quarter-end scramble — the numbers are ready, reconciled and right.
You deal directly with a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant — not a call centre or a different junior every year.
Your accounts are prepared and reviewed by a Chartered Accountant — the gold standard for technical accuracy and trust.
We explain what your numbers mean and what to do about them — no jargon, no acronym-soup, no pretending it's more complicated than it is.
We work to your dates well in advance and chase what we need from you, so late-filing penalties simply don't happen.
Your accounts and tax are part of one transparent monthly fee — no hourly billing, no year-end invoice shock.
"Chris was brilliant. He helped me fix some messy VAT issues right at the start and has been incredibly responsive ever since. I really appreciated the useful advice on the next steps for my business. Proactive, professional, and highly recommended!"
"Lumi were the only accountancy that consistently provided me with timely responses to enquiries and questions enabling me to make effective business decisions quickly. They make completing accounts simple from an owner's perspective who needs to focus on running and growing the business."
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll review your VAT position, your scheme and your deadlines — and take the whole thing off your desk.
Plain-English reads on VAT, MTD and staying compliant.
Figures, thresholds and deadlines on this page reflect UK rules current at the time of writing and are general information, not advice for your specific circumstances. Please get in touch before acting.