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Solution ID:
200427112544899
Last Modified Date:
Mon Sep 28 12:51:13 UTC 2026
Taxonomy Path:
Case category//I have a problem with...//governmental/legislative compliance
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Making Tax Digital for VAT - Correct obligation period is missing
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NOTE:

Only obligation periods from the last 12 months appear. In v28.1 and later, select the checkbox on the submission screen to show all open periods. If you need to submit an older period, contact HMRC and ask them to reopen it.

 

Check your regional settings

Check that both your computer and the computer where your data is held use English (United Kingdom) regional settings.

 

  1. Hold down the Windows key and press R then type intl.cpl and press OK.

    The Regional and Language window appears.

  2. Select the Format dropdown and select English (United Kingdom).
  3. Press OK.

Check your VAT number

Check the VAT number is correct and in the correct format:

  • Select Settings then click Company Preferences and select VAT.

Check your version of Sage 50 Accounts

Check that all computers, including the computer where your data is held, are on the latest build of Sage 50 Accounts.

TIP:

It's recommended to use v28.1 or above where possible due to technical enhancements made for MTD in this version. 

 

Contact HMRC

If the issue persists, check that HMRC has opened the relevant obligation period. To resolve this, contact HMRC and ask them to open the obligation period.

 

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