Service
VAT Services in Glasgow
Professional VAT registration, VAT returns, and HMRC compliance services for businesses across Glasgow. Fixed fee agreed up front, ACCA-regulated.
Overview
Simple, Accurate & HMRC-Compliant VAT Services
VAT is one of the most complex and heavily penalised areas of UK taxation. At Countify, we provide professional VAT services in Glasgow to help businesses register correctly, file accurate VAT returns, and remain fully compliant with HMRC regulations. Whether you’re newly VAT-registered or managing ongoing VAT obligations, we ensure everything is handled correctly and on time.
Primary sources: VAT registration (HM Revenue & Customs) and Find out if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (HM Revenue & Customs).
What you get
VAT Made Clear and Manageable
Our VAT services are designed to remove confusion and reduce risk. We handle VAT registration, prepare and submit VAT returns, and advise on the correct VAT treatment for your transactions. With frequent rule changes and strict HMRC deadlines, our expert support helps protect your business from costly mistakes and unnecessary penalties.
Key benefits
Accurate VAT registration and VAT return submissions
Full compliance with HMRC VAT regulations
Reduced risk of VAT penalties and inspections
Clear advice on VAT schemes and thresholds
Ongoing VAT support tailored to your business
How we deliver it
VAT Services, step by step.
This is the workflow your job runs through in our practice system — the same stages, the same checks and the same deadline tracking for every client.
- Statutory deadline
- Return and payment due 1 month and 7 days after each VAT quarter ends.
- How we schedule it
- Each quarter is raised 30 days before its due date and escalated at 7 days if any stage is still open.
- 1
Collect records
Sales and purchase records gathered for the quarter.
- 2
Preparation
Bank reconciled for the quarter, with the reverse charge and partial exemption considered.
- 3
Review
The return is agreed to the ledger, and you approve the figures before submission.
- 4
Filing
Submitted through Making Tax Digital–compatible software.
Usually delivered alongside
Why choose Countify
VAT Services, done right.
Countify’s VAT services go beyond basic filing. We take the time to understand how VAT affects your cash flow and operations, ensuring your VAT position is both compliant and commercially sensible. Our proactive approach helps identify issues early, correct errors quickly, and keep your VAT affairs under control.
Detail
VAT Registration Threshold
You must register for VAT if taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period under the 2024/25 threshold. Voluntary registration may still help where your customers are VAT-registered businesses.
Detail
Making Tax Digital for VAT
All VAT-registered businesses must file returns through MTD-compatible software. Countify handles MTD VAT submissions using compliant cloud accounting software.
Detail
Our VAT Service Includes
VAT registration with HMRC.
Quarterly VAT return preparation and MTD submission.
Input tax recovery so you reclaim VAT you are entitled to.
Partial exemption calculations where applicable.
VAT health checks for historical errors or over-payments.
HMRC VAT enquiry support.
How we work
Predictable, fixed-fee engagements.
VAT Services starts with a free discovery call. From there, we agree the scope and fixed fee upfront, so there are no surprises on your invoice. Once instructed, we deal directly with the relevant records, authorities and software access needed for this service.
- Step 01
Free discovery call
A 20-minute chat to understand your vat services needs, deadlines, and current records.
- Step 02
Fixed-fee proposal
We confirm the vat services scope and price in writing through an engagement letter.
- Step 03
Onboarding & delivery
We collect the information needed for vat services and keep each agreed deadline visible.
For vat services, we support clients in Glasgow city centre, across Scotland, and throughout the UK via Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent and secure document sharing. Day-to-day contact is with your named accountant.
Pricing
Fixed monthly fees
- Sole trader package
- from £35/month
- Limited company package
- from £95/month
Prices vary with scope and the state of your records. Your fixed fee is agreed in writing before any work starts. VAT Services is quoted as part of that fixed fee or as an add-on.
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Do I need to register for VAT?
You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold, or if voluntary registration benefits your business. We can assess and advise on the best option.
What does your VAT service include?
Our VAT services include VAT registration, VAT return preparation and submission, advice on VAT schemes, and HMRC correspondence support.
Can you help if I have made VAT errors in the past?
Yes. We regularly help businesses correct VAT errors, submit disclosures, and resolve HMRC VAT issues efficiently.
How often are VAT returns submitted?
Most VAT returns are submitted quarterly, though some businesses may submit monthly or annually depending on their VAT scheme.
Do you deal directly with HMRC for VAT matters?
Yes. With your authorisation, we can communicate directly with HMRC, handle VAT queries, and manage correspondence on your behalf.
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- Switching is handled for you, including the professional clearance letter.
- A named accountant who knows your business, not a call queue.