How do I submit a zero VAT return in the UK?
A few years ago, I was selling on Amazon in the UK, but I haven't had any sales for over two years, and I have no inventory on Amazon. For the past two years, I've been submitting zero sales returns through a paid service from a third-party tax agent.
Now, my contract with the third-party tax agent has expired, and I haven't renewed it. I initially wanted to deregister my VAT, but after spending two months, I still haven't succeeded. They don't offer online deregistration. I filled out the VAT7 form two months ago and sent it by registered mail, but I haven't received any feedback. I called them and was kept waiting for almost 20 minutes, but the issue wasn't resolved (I made an international call). I also sent emails, but no one replied.
By the way, I managed to deregister my VAT in Germany just by sending an email to their tax office.
So I've changed my mind and want to submit a zero return instead. Since I have no sales, it should be straightforward. I retrieved my HMRC account from the tax agent. I logged into HMRC Online Services and saw that my next submission date is October 7, 2024, but I can't find where to submit the return.
Can anyone guide me on how to proceed with submitting the return myself?
How do I submit a zero VAT return in the UK?
A few years ago, I was selling on Amazon in the UK, but I haven't had any sales for over two years, and I have no inventory on Amazon. For the past two years, I've been submitting zero sales returns through a paid service from a third-party tax agent.
Now, my contract with the third-party tax agent has expired, and I haven't renewed it. I initially wanted to deregister my VAT, but after spending two months, I still haven't succeeded. They don't offer online deregistration. I filled out the VAT7 form two months ago and sent it by registered mail, but I haven't received any feedback. I called them and was kept waiting for almost 20 minutes, but the issue wasn't resolved (I made an international call). I also sent emails, but no one replied.
By the way, I managed to deregister my VAT in Germany just by sending an email to their tax office.
So I've changed my mind and want to submit a zero return instead. Since I have no sales, it should be straightforward. I retrieved my HMRC account from the tax agent. I logged into HMRC Online Services and saw that my next submission date is October 7, 2024, but I can't find where to submit the return.
Can anyone guide me on how to proceed with submitting the return myself?
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Seller_k2X0L9mVRT0pW
HMRC introduced Making Tax Digital system so you will have use an approved tax enabling site. HMRC have about 20 approved suggestions on their site - Google MTD and check it out. It’s not expensive - I pay £15 for 4 submissions for a very simple business I have (not my retail business).
Seller_Hfc1mHEjki1Kl
I finally understand why my VAT deregistration hasn't been successful for several months. Today, I read an article in the Telegraph UK titled 'Civil Servants Using AI to Deal with Taxpayer Complaints.' The article mentions, 'HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) hung up on 55,922 taxpayers last year after leaving them waiting on the phone for more than 70 minutes,' as reported by The Telegraph last month."
