You've finished the quarter, your bookkeeping is nearly reconciled, and then the question arrives: when is the VAT due date? The answer sounds simple, but the correct date depends on your VAT accounting period, filing method and scheme. A return submitted on time can still create a problem if the payment reaches HMRC late. For… Continue reading VAT Due Date Rules for UK Businesses: A Complete 2026 Guide
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VAT Due Date Rules for UK Businesses: A Complete 2026 Guide
You've finished the quarter, your bookkeeping is nearly reconciled, and then the question arrives: when is the VAT due date? The answer sounds simple, but the correct date depends on your VAT accounting period, filing method and scheme. A return submitted on time can still create a problem if the payment reaches HMRC late. For… Continue reading VAT Due Date Rules for UK Businesses: A Complete 2026 Guide
VAT Return Submission Deadline: Avoid Penalties in 2026
The standard UK VAT return submission deadline is one calendar month and 7 days after the end of your VAT accounting period, and the same date normally applies to paying HMRC as well. If your VAT period ends on 31 March, your return and payment deadline is 7 May. It's 6 May. Your team is… Continue reading VAT Return Submission Deadline: Avoid Penalties in 2026