VAT Registration & Returns
Expert VAT registration and returns in Bournemouth, Dorset. We ensure you're on the right VAT scheme, fully MTD-compliant, and never miss a deadline. Serving businesses across Dorset and the UK.
What We Do For You
VAT can be one of the most complex areas of UK tax. The wrong scheme, a missed deadline, or an incorrect return can cost your business thousands in penalties and overpayments. At Ollen Services, we take complete ownership of your VAT obligations. From initial registration with HMRC through to quarterly returns filed via Making Tax Digital-compliant software, we make sure every figure is accurate and every deadline is met. We also proactively review your VAT scheme each year to ensure you're not paying a penny more than you need to.
Key Facts
You must register for VAT when taxable turnover exceeds this in 12 months
HMRC can charge up to 15% of VAT owed for repeated late submissions
All VAT-registered businesses must file digitally via MTD-compliant software
Simple, Transparent Process
From first contact to ongoing support, here's what to expect when you work with us.
VAT Health Check
We review your turnover, business type, and expenses to determine if and when you should register, and which VAT scheme will save you the most.
Registration & Setup
We register you with HMRC, set up MTD-compliant software, and configure your accounting system to track VAT correctly from day one.
Quarterly Returns
Each quarter we reconcile your VAT transactions, prepare your return, and file it digitally with HMRC, well ahead of the deadline.
Annual Review
We review your VAT scheme annually to ensure it's still the most efficient option as your business grows and changes.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
- VAT registration with HMRC (standard or voluntary)
- Quarterly VAT return preparation and MTD-compliant filing
- VAT scheme analysis and advice (Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting)
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) setup and ongoing compliance
- VAT deregistration when no longer required
- Partial exemption calculations for mixed-supply businesses
- EC Sales List and Intrastat submissions for international trade
- VAT error correction and voluntary disclosure to HMRC
- Ongoing monitoring of your VAT threshold position
Who It's For
- Businesses approaching or exceeding the £90,000 VAT threshold
- Companies voluntarily registering for VAT to reclaim input tax
- Businesses needing MTD-compliant software and filing
- International traders with UK VAT obligations
- Property developers and landlords with complex VAT positions
Key Benefits
- Never miss a VAT deadline. We handle all quarterly filings
- Optimise your VAT position with the most tax-efficient scheme
- Full Making Tax Digital compliance without the tech headache
- Avoid HMRC penalties of up to 15% of the VAT owed for late returns
- Reclaim all eligible input VAT and put money back in your pocket
- Expert support if HMRC queries or investigates your returns
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Ready to Get Started with VAT?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and let's discuss how we can help your business. No obligation, no pressure, just honest advice.