HMRC email updates, videos and webinars for VAT
Learn more about VAT including accounting schemes, VAT Returns and keeping records.
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Registering and joining webinars
You can register for webinars in advance but we recommend you join each webinar 5 minutes before the start.
VAT on private school fees — what you need to do, and when and how to register
Recorded webinar
You will learn about:
- if you should register for VAT
- when you should register for VAT
- how to register for VAT
VAT on private school fees — what you need to charge and reclaim VAT for
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about VAT on private school fees — what you need to charge and reclaim VAT for.
You will learn about:
- checking if and when you need to register for VAT as an education provider
- recognising the goods and services you need to charge VAT on and reclaim VAT for
VAT on private school fees — charging and reclaiming VAT
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about VAT on private school fees — charging and reclaiming VAT.
You will learn about:
- consideration
- single and multiple supplies
- input tax and reclaiming VAT
The VAT Registration Estimator
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about the VAT Registration Estimator.
You will learn about:
- what the VAT Registration Estimator does
- who can use it
- what information you’ll need
You’ll also receive a step-by-step guide on how to use the estimator.
VAT accounting schemes
Live webinar
Register for the next live webinar about VAT accounting schemes to discover some of the different ways to report and pay VAT.
You will learn about the:
- VAT Cash Accounting Scheme
- VAT Flat Rate Scheme
- VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about the VAT accounting schemes.
VAT — using the Flat Rate Scheme
Live webinar
Register for the next live webinar about VAT — using the Flat Rate Scheme.
You will learn about:
- what the Flat Rate Scheme is
- how to use the scheme including, charging customers, and paying HMRC
- when you can and cannot reclaim VAT on capital expenditure
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about VAT — using the Flat Rate Scheme.
VAT — the basics and the VAT return
Live webinar
Register for the next live webinar about VAT — the basics and the VAT return.
You will learn about:
- when and how to register for VAT
- how to charge and account for VAT
- the records you need to keep
- sending a VAT Return and paying your VAT bill
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about VAT — the basics and the VAT return.
Accounting for VAT on the sale of cars on finance
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about accounting for VAT on the sale of cars on finance.
You will learn about:
- common mistakes to avoid
- what documentation should be used when calculating the figures to include on the VAT return
How to register for VAT using the VAT1 form
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about how to register for VAT using the VAT1 form.
You will learn about:
- how to register for VAT using the VAT1 form
- what happens after you’re registered
How to apply the VAT reverse charge for construction services
Live webinar
Register for the next live webinar about the VAT reverse charge for construction services.
The live webinar is only suitable for VAT-registered businesses operating in the construction sector.
The way VAT is accounted for in the construction industry has now changed.
You’ll learn about:
- when to apply the VAT reverse charge
- how to show the reverse charge on your invoices
- how the reverse charge may affect your business
- how to account for the reverse charge on your VAT Return
- what to do if you make a mistake when applying the reverse charge
Recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar about the VAT reverse charge for construction services.
How to add a tax to your business tax account
Watch a video about how to add a tax to your business tax account.
How to add a service through your business tax account.
You will learn about how to add taxes to your business tax account, including:
- Corporation Tax
- Self Assessment
- PAYE for employers
- VAT
Mini umbrella company fraud
Watch a video about the risks of using mini umbrella companies in your supply chain.
What is mini umbrella company fraud?
You will learn about:
- what mini umbrella company fraud is
- the risks of using mini umbrella companies
- the impact of mini umbrella company fraud
- the signs of mini umbrella company fraud
- what to do if you suspect supply chain fraud
Updates to this page
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The recorded webinar links for VAT accounting schemes, VAT — using the Flat Rate Scheme and VAT — the basics and the VAT return have been updated.