Before you submit your VAT Return

Before submitting your VAT Return, you must:

• Download and install the Sage MTD Submissions Module.
• Ensure you have your HMRC credentials.
• Ensure you've registered for MTD with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

You must also do the following in each company in Sage 50 Accounts:

• Before your first VAT period under MTD, check your VAT settings are correct.
• Run the VAT Return and check your VAT figures for the period.
• Enter any VAT Return adjustments.
• Print and reconcile the VAT Return.

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Generate your VAT Return figures

NOTE: Your submission to HMRC must be for one VAT Registration number and one VAT Period only. Once you select your companies, any discrepancies are highlighted under Selected companies.

1. Open the Sage MTD Submissions Module.
2. Under Application, in the drop-down click Sage 50.
3. Click the company you want to submit for then click Choose Company.
4. When prompted, enter your Sage 50 Accounts login details then click OK.
5. In the Select VAT Periods window, click the VAT period you want to submit, then click OK.

NOTE: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each company you want to include in your submission if you are doing a group VAT return.

Under VAT Return, it shows the combined VAT figures you're about to submit.

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Submit your VAT Return to HMRC

1. Click Submit VAT Return, then click Next.
2. Check the company name and VAT registration number, then click Next.
3. In the Gov.uk Sign In window, click Continue.
4. Enter your MTD user ID and password, click Sign in then click Continue.
5. Select a method to receive your access code, click Continue.
6. In Access Code enter the code you received, then click Continue.
7. Click Continue then click Grant Authority.
8. Under Submit your period, in the drop-down click the period you require.
9. Click the confirmation check box then click Submit to HMRC.
10. When the successful submission window appears, click Close.

If required, you can print the submission confirmation details at any time.