Letter received from HMRC confirming recognition for Internet VAT filing
I can confirm that you have now successfully tested your Internet Filing Enable Software package to Vendor Single Integrated Proving Service (VSIPS) test service.
You have successfully tested for all of the forms available. These forms are:
VAT100
Your business name, details of the tested product and your URL will now be included on the HMRC recognition web pages at http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD1_026455&propertyType=document
which lists the VAT Online enabled software products that have successfully passed through the testing process.
Online VAT returns recognised by HMRC
We are pleased to announce that our online VAT returns system has been recognised by HMRC. We are now listed on their 3rd party VAT software page:
We currently support online submission of VAT 100 forms (the standard quarterly VAT return). If you use Clear Books as your day to day invoicing and accounts system, then filing a VAT return takes just a few minutes.
You can find out more about our VAT return system at the links below:
Submitting VAT Returns Online with Clear Books
There are four steps involved in order to be able to submit your VAT returns online with Clear Books.
- Register with the Government Gateway
- Enrol for the New VAT returns online service.
- Appoint Clear Books as your agent (to give us permission to submit returns on your behalf).
- Generate and submit your return via Clear Books.
- Set up a Direct Debit to pay HMRC, and an e-mail address for notifications.
In total, the online steps take about 20 minutes, however in some cases an activation code might need to be sent to you by post, which can take a few days. 