Guidance

Apply to join the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme

Use form VAT600AA if you're already registered for VAT and want to join the Annual Accounting Scheme.

Who should apply

You must be registered for VAT and eligible to join the Annual Accounting Scheme.

If you are not registered for VAT, you can register for VAT and apply for the Annual Accounting Scheme at the same time.

What you바카라 사이트™ll need

To apply for the Annual Accounting Scheme you바카라 사이트™ll need your:

  • business name 바카라 사이트” this is your normal business name, which should be the name on your VAT Certificate of Registration
  • business address 바카라 사이트” this is your main place of business
  • VAT registration number 바카라 사이트” if you have not received this, enter your VAT registration application reference number (if known)
  • phone number 바카라 사이트” we바카라 사이트™ll only use this if we need to contact you about your application
  • annual accounting year end 바카라 사이트” this is the month you want your annual return to finish
  • frequency of payment 바카라 사이트” you can choose to pay monthly or quarterly interim payments
  • method of interim payments

How to apply

You바카라 사이트™ll need your 바카라 사이트 Gateway user ID and password to apply online. If you do not already have a user ID, you can create one when you apply.

Other ways to apply

  1. Get all of your information together before you start. You will fill this form in online and you cannot save your progress.

  1. Fill in .

  1. Print and post it to HMRC, using the postal address shown on the form.

This file may not be suitable if you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader). If you need a more accessible format, email different.format@hmrc.gov.uk and tell us what format you need. It will help if you tell us what assistive technology you use. Read the accessibility statement for HMRC forms.

After you바카라 사이트™ve applied

If you applied using the online service, you바카라 사이트™ll get a reference number that you can use to track the progress of your form.

If you were unable to apply online it is a good idea to keep a copy of your form, it바카라 사이트™ll help if you have any questions about your application.

You must give us enough time to process your application. This is because your authorisation to use the Annual Accounting Scheme normally takes effect from the first day of the period in which your application is finalised.

If you바카라 사이트™ve chosen to make VAT payments by Direct Debit, you should use your VAT online account to set the Direct Debit up.

When you can start using the scheme

We바카라 사이트™ll notify you in writing if your application is accepted or not. If accepted the letter will tell you the:

  • amount and timing of the interim payments we바카라 사이트™ve calculated for you
  • method of electronic payment that you바카라 사이트™ve chosen
  • due date for your annual return and balancing payment

Updates to this page

Published 22 November 2024

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