Who must follow the rules from 1 October 2019

Who must follow the rules from 1 October 2019

You might be in the deferral group and must use software to keep digital VAT records from your first VAT Return period starting on or after 1 October 2019 if your business:

  • has a taxable turnover over £85,000
  • is part of a VAT group or VAT division
  • is a trader based overseas
  • is a trust
  • is a not for profit organisation that is not set up as a company
  • uses the annual accounting scheme
  • is a local authority
  • is a public corporation
  • has to make payments on account
  • uses the VAT GIANT service

HMRC will send you a letter to tell you that you’re in the deferral group.

You must sign up for Making Tax Digital at least one week before your VAT Return is due.