VAT & Making Tax Digital

Quick & easy VAT returns.

Generate & submit Making Tax Digital VAT returns to HMRC in three simple steps. Clear Books is HMRC recognised accounting software, so you can report with ease.

01 · MTD-ready

VAT returns are easy with Clear Books.

HMRC requires all small businesses earning more than £90,000 a year to keep digital records and submit VAT returns via recognised software. Clear Books is recognised by HMRC as Making Tax Digital-ready software, helping thousands of small businesses complete online VAT returns each month, quarter or year.

  • HMRC recognised MTD VAT software
  • Create, review and submit in three easy steps
  • For sole traders who are VAT registered, MTD for Income Tax and VAT are both supported
Learn more about MTD for Income Tax
An MTD VAT return in Clear Books ready to submit to HMRC
Submitted to HMRC
Three simple steps

Easy VAT returns online.

1

Track sales & purchases

Record your sales and purchases as you go, Clear Books keeps your digital records in order.

2

Open your VAT period

Clear Books uses the VAT period HMRC has set for you, whether that's monthly, quarterly or annually.

3

Review & submit

Review the 9-box return generated for you and submit it directly to HMRC.

02 · Calculate

Calculate VAT on sales in seconds.

Clear Books VAT accounting software automatically applies fixed or variable rates of VAT to your invoices, so the figures are right without the manual maths.

  • Fixed or variable VAT rates applied automatically
  • Accurate figures on every invoice
  • No spreadsheets, no manual calculations
Creating an invoice in Clear Books with line items, VAT and running total
03 · Capture

Track purchases in a flash.

Photograph your receipts and Clear Books reads the text to create a record for you to review, so your purchase VAT is captured accurately with barely any data entry.

  • Snap receipts on your phone
  • Text read automatically into a record
  • Review, edit and save in seconds
Capturing purchase VAT from a receipt in the Clear Books mobile app
04 · Stay ready

View your VAT debt building up at a glance.

Clear Books calculates and displays the VAT debt you're building up, so you can always make sure you've got the cash available when your return is due.

  • Live VAT liability on your dashboard
  • No surprises when the bill arrives
  • Set money aside with confidence
VAT debt shown on the Clear Books mobile dashboard
05 · Advanced

Advanced VAT features when you need them.

Flat Rate Scheme

Built-in support for the VAT Flat Rate Scheme, calculated for you.

Reverse charge

Handles domestic reverse charge rules, including for construction.

Custom & non-UK VAT

Custom GST schemes and non-UK VAT requirements are supported too.

VAT without the stress

Submit your next return in minutes. Free for 30 days.

See how simple MTD VAT can be with Clear Books.