VAT MTD
What VAT MTD is
VAT MTD is a bridging app that submits VAT returns from spreadsheets to HMRC under Making Tax Digital. It imports VAT figures from Excel and Numbers, with users assigning a spreadsheet cell to each of the nine totals; all nine must be on one sheet. The maker says HMRC recognises the app as a compliant submission route and that it suits individuals, organisations, and agents. Users can view VAT periods in their HMRC MTD account at no cost, but a subscription is required to file a return. The maker says the app sends HMRC only the nine totals and does not read digital records. The App Store description says figures are processed on-device without third-party servers and are not stored; login passes through Safari so the app cannot see credentials. On iOS, Apple Numbers is not supported, though the website suggests an Excel spreadsheet for entering figures. A free plan and trial are listed. Single VAT Number plans include £9.49 a month (billed Monthly) and £37.99 a year (billed Yearly); Agent plans include £18.99 a month (billed Monthly) and £95.99 a year (billed Yearly).
Who it suits
It suits individuals, organisations, and agents filing VAT returns from spreadsheet totals. iOS users who work with Numbers should note the app's spreadsheet limitation.
What it does well
- Imports VAT figures from Excel and Numbers.
- Recognised by HMRC for compliant return submission.
- Processes financial data on-device, according to its App Store description.
- Free access to view VAT periods.
- Free support is advertised.
What to know first
- A subscription is required to submit returns.
- iOS does not support Apple Numbers.
- A filed return cannot be amended directly through the app.
Limits
Viewing VAT periods is available at no cost, but submitting returns requires a subscription. On iOS, Apple Numbers is unsupported; the website suggests using its Excel spreadsheet instead.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single VAT Number Quarterly | Quarterly · Single VAT number | £17.99 a month |
| Agent Monthly | Monthly · Agent | £18.99 a month |
| Agent Quarterly | Quarterly · Agent | £35.99 a month |
| Single VAT Number Yearly | Yearly · Single VAT number | £37.99 a year |
| Single VAT Number Monthly | Monthly · Single VAT number | £9.49 a month |
| Agent Yearly | Yearly · Agent | £95.99 a year |
As vatmtd.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the VAT MTD website.
- Choose the iOS or macOS app route.
- Prepare a spreadsheet with all nine VAT totals on one sheet.
- Import the spreadsheet and identify the cell for each total.
- Log in to your HMRC MTD account to view VAT periods.
- Choose a subscription plan to submit a return.
Verdict
VAT MTD focuses on submitting spreadsheet-based VAT totals to HMRC, with a no-cost way to view VAT periods. Check the iOS spreadsheet limitation and subscription options before filing.
Questions
Is VAT MTD free?
Users can view VAT periods in an HMRC MTD account at no cost. A subscription is required to submit returns.
How much do the plans cost?
Single VAT Number Monthly is £9.49 a month, billed Monthly. Single VAT Number Quarterly is £17.99 a month, billed Quarterly, and Single VAT Number Yearly is £37.99 a year, billed Yearly. Agent Monthly is £18.99 a month, billed Monthly; Agent Quarterly is £35.99 a month, billed Quarterly; Agent Yearly is £95.99 a year, billed Yearly.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are iOS and macOS. Apple Numbers is not supported by the iOS app.
Which spreadsheet apps can it import from?
It can import VAT figures from Excel and Numbers spreadsheets. On iOS, the website suggests using its Excel spreadsheet to enter return figures.
Can I amend a submitted VAT return in the app?
No. The maker’s FAQ says a submitted return cannot be amended directly through the app.
Does VAT MTD calculate VAT or handle registration?
VAT calculation and VAT registration are both listed as unsupported; VAT return filing is listed as supported.
Facts from VAT MTD's own pages
- Data handling
- The maker says the app does not read users’ digital records and sends HMRC only the nine VAT return totals. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Liverpool, England, UK · vatmtd.com, 28 Sept 2026
- HMRC recognition
- The maker says VAT MTD is recognised by HMRC as a compliant way to submit VAT returns from users’ own spreadsheets. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The app connects to HMRC and imports figures from Excel or Numbers spreadsheets. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- iOS spreadsheet limit
- The website says the iOS app does not support Apple Numbers and suggests using its Excel spreadsheet to enter VAT return figures. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Login security
- The maker says the app passes the login flow to Safari so the app cannot see the user’s login details. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- On-device processing
- The App Store description says financial data is processed on the device without third-party servers and that the app does not store spreadsheet figures. · apps.apple.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VAT MTD submits VAT returns from a spreadsheet to HMRC as a Making Tax Digital compliant bridging app. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet import
- The app can import VAT figures from Excel and Numbers spreadsheets. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet layout
- The nine VAT totals must be on one sheet, and users identify the spreadsheet cell for each total. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Submission limit
- A submitted VAT return cannot be amended directly through the app, according to the maker’s FAQ. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker advertises free support and says support emails are usually answered within an hour. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Supported users
- The maker says the app is suitable for individuals, organisations, and agents. · vatmtd.com, 3 Oct 2026
- VAT-period access
- Users can log in to their HMRC MTD account and view VAT periods at no cost; a subscription is required to submit returns. · apps.apple.com, 3 Oct 2026
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