VAT returns without the stress. MTD compliant. On-time, every time!
Quarterly returns reconciled, filed through Making Tax Digital, and your position visible any time you want to look — not just when your accountant gets round to it.
Sound familiar?
VAT is complicated, and most owners only think about it four times a year
Usually with a degree of dread. These are the six complaints we hear most.
Deadline anxiety
Scrambling to gather receipts and invoices before every quarterly deadline.
Surprise bills
Finding out you owe more than expected, when it’s too late to plan for it.
Scheme confusion
Not sure whether you should be on Standard, Flat Rate or Cash Accounting.
MTD compliance
Uncertain whether your record-keeping actually meets Making Tax Digital rules.
No visibility
No idea what your VAT position is until your accountant runs the numbers.
Slow answers
Waiting days for a reply to a VAT question you needed answered today.
What we do for VAT
A complete VAT service, with the numbers visible in between
Everything below is handled for you. Nothing is an optional extra billed later.
Quarterly VAT returns
Full reconciliation of output and input VAT, prepared accurately and submitted on time.
MTD submission
Filed directly to HMRC through the Making Tax Digital API. Compliant and automated.
Scheme optimisation
An annual review of your scheme — Standard, Flat Rate or Cash Accounting — so you aren’t overpaying.
Deadline management
Reminders and preparation ahead of every quarterly deadline. Nothing filed late.
HMRC correspondence
We handle queries, adjustments and communication with HMRC on your behalf.
Real-time visibility
Check your VAT position at any hour through Chloe-AI, instead of waiting for a callback.
Instant answers
Stop waiting days for a number you should be able to see
With Chloe-AI you don’t wait for someone to run the figures. Ask a VAT question in plain English and get a calculated answer in seconds, from your own live data.
Every Grosvenor client gets 24/7 access to Chloe-AI — 230+ tools built for real financial questions.
Current HMRC rates
The rates your return will be calculated on
Rates and thresholds below apply for the 2026/27 tax year, sourced from GOV.UK.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 20% | Most goods and services |
| Reduced rate | 5% | Home energy, children’s car seats, sanitary products |
| Zero rate | 0% | Most food, books, children’s clothing, exports |
General information, not tax advice. Rates and thresholds shown apply for the 2026/27 tax year and are taken from GOV.UK — VAT rates. The registration threshold is measured on a rolling 12-month basis, not your accounting year. Different rules apply in Northern Ireland, to non-UK sellers, and to certain sectors and schemes. Your circumstances may differ — always confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
Transparent pricing
Fixed fees, agreed upfront
No hourly billing, no surprise invoices after the fact.
VAT returns are usually included in our monthly accounting packages rather than billed separately.
Common VAT questions
The things owners ask us most
You must register once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period — not your accounting year. You have 30 days from the end of the month you crossed it to tell HMRC, and registration takes effect from the first day of the second month after that. You must also register immediately if you expect to exceed £90,000 in the next 30 days alone.
It depends on your margins, your customers and how quickly you get paid. Flat Rate can suit low-cost service businesses, though most agencies fall into the limited cost trader category and lose the benefit. Cash Accounting helps if customers pay slowly. We review this annually rather than setting it once and forgetting it.
VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and file returns through MTD-compatible software using a digital link from record to return — retyping figures into a portal doesn’t satisfy it. We handle the software, the links and the submission.
Usually yes, if you’re the owner of the goods at import and you hold a C79 certificate or use postponed VAT accounting. It’s one of the most commonly missed reclaims we see, particularly for businesses importing stock to sell online.
HMRC operates a points-based penalty system: you collect a point per late submission, and a £200 penalty once you reach the threshold for your filing frequency. Late payment triggers separate penalties plus interest. Both are avoidable with a managed deadline calendar.
Not necessarily — but voluntary registration can be worth it if most of your customers are VAT-registered and can reclaim what you charge. If you sell mainly to consumers it usually isn’t, because it adds 20% to your prices. We’ll model both before you decide.
Who handles your VAT
VAT expertise you can actually reach
I’m Ola, founder of Grosvenor.Solutions. I qualified with the ACCA and spent close to a decade at IBM’s management consultancy practice, leading finance transformation inside organisations like Shell, BP, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Bank. I then held a senior finance role at GE before going independent, working at KPMG and elsewhere on optimising finance processes and systems.
VAT shouldn’t be a source of anxiety or surprise bills. Whether it’s MTD compliance, multi-channel reconciliation, or recovering import VAT that most accountants miss — you get accuracy, confidence, and one less thing to think about.
Ready when you are
Ready to take the stress out of VAT?
Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll go through your VAT position, check you’re on the right scheme, and confirm pricing. No obligation.