Deadlines for submitting VAT returns

Whether you pay your VAT monthly or quarterly, through MTD for eligible businesses, the deadline for submitting your return is 1 month and 7 days after the end of the VAT period. Here are the key dates for submitting VAT returns:

07-Mar
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 January
07-Apr
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 28 February
07-May
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 March
07-Jun
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 30 April
07-Jul
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 May
07-Aug
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 30 June
07-Sep
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 July
07-Oct
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 August
07-Nov
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 30 September
07-Dec
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 October
07-Jan
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 30 November
07-Feb
Deadline for filing VAT return online for accounting Quarter ending 31 December

Payment of VAT is taken by direct debit 3 working days from filing deadline date