HMRC VAT Filing Online β Step-by-Step Guide Using 11taxassist (MTD Compliant)
Looking for a simple and HMRC-recognised way to file VAT online?
11taxassist makes VAT submission fast, accurate, and fully compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Follow the step-by-step guide below to file your VAT return directly to HMRC.
Step-by-Step VAT Filing Process in 11taxassist
Step 1 β Register & Log In
Create your account on 11taxassist and log in to your dashboard.
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Click here to Login or Sign Up
Step 2 β Select Your User Type (Only for New Users)
Once you log in for the first time, you will be asked to select your account type:
- Individual
- Agent
This step appears only one time per account and helps us configure the software correctly.
Step 3 β Authorize HMRC Access (Mandatory)
Connect your HMRC account using your Government Gateway credentials.
This authorisation allows our software to communicate with HMRC for VAT submission.
Step 4 β Add Your Business Details
Once HMRC access is granted, add your VAT business details, including:
- Business Name
- Business Email
- Business Address
- Phone Number
- VAT Registration Number
- VAT Registration Date etc...
This information is required for correct VAT mapping and submission to HMRC.
Step 5 β Select Your VAT Period (Quarterly Obligation)
Choose your open VAT obligation period fetched from HMRC.
Step 6 β Download VAT Excel Templates
Download the required templates from 11taxassist:
- VAT100 Template
- VAT Bookkeeping Template
Both templates follow HMRC VAT algorithms for accurate calculations.
Step 7 β Enter & Upload VAT Data
Fill in your sales and purchases in the Excel templates and upload them back to the system.
Step 8 β Review VAT Summary
The system automatically calculates:
- Output VAT
- Input VAT
- Net VAT payable or VAT refund
Verify all figures before submission.
Step 9 β Submit VAT to HMRC (MTD Compliant)
Click Submit to HMRC β your VAT return will be sent digitally using
MTD API integration.
An HMRC submission receipt will be provided for your records.
Why Choose 11taxassist?
- HMRC-recognised and MTD compliant
- Easy upload with VAT Excel templates
- Perfect for individuals & small businesses
- Automated VAT calculations
- Secure digital submission to HMRC
- VAT summary before filing
- HMRC confirmation receipt included
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