MTDfVAT
MTDfVAT is a cloud-based service for preparing and submitting VAT returns electronically to HMRC in an MTD-compatible format.
What MTDfVAT is
MTDfVAT is a cloud-based service for preparing and submitting VAT returns electronically to HMRC in an MTD-compatible format. It validates VAT data for companies or individuals before submission and accepts data from Microsoft Excel, CSV files, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. All versions can combine returns for multiple companies or multiple files into one VAT submission.
Its Control Centre brings together submission controls, a management dashboard, VAT reports and a view of obligations. The software also shows MTD VAT payment and refund history. It runs on the web, macOS and Windows. Bright SG Limited identifies Leamington Spa as its base and says the service uses UK-based cloud servers, HTTPS encryption and strong-password logins. The maker also states that it is available 24/7/365 and offers email support, help guides and videos. The homepage says setup takes minutes.
The Individual and Company plans each cost £69 a year. The first is for individuals and sole traders; the second is for UK-registered limited companies, partnerships and LLPs.
Good
- Accepts Excel, CSV, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks data.
- Combines multiple companies’ returns or files in one submission.
- Shows VAT payment and refund history.
- Includes email support, guides and videos.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Both listed plans cost £69 a year.
- Larger enterprises are directed to enterprise-level products.
Who it suits
It suits individuals and sole traders, as well as UK-registered limited companies, partnerships and LLPs that need to file VAT returns. Larger enterprises and organisations with multiple VAT registrations are directed to enterprise-level products.
Verdict
MTDfVAT brings VAT submission, reporting and obligation views into one service, with support for several accounting sources and consolidated submissions. The Individual and Company plans are each £69 a year, with no free plan listed.
Plans and prices
From MTDfVAT's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MTD for VAT – Company | £69 a year | For UK registered limited companies, partnerships and LLPs · Annual licence; the page does not state a separate billing schedule. |
| MTD for VAT – Individual | £69 a year | For individuals and sole traders · Annual licence; the page does not state a separate billing schedule. |
The facts
Each one read from MTDfVAT's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accounting compatibility
- The site lists Microsoft Excel, CSV files, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks as supported sources or formats.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The maker states the service is available 24/7/365.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Control Centre
- The Control Centre includes a management dashboard, submission controls, a VAT report centre and a dashboard view of obligations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Group and consolidated VAT
- All versions support combining multiple companies’ returns or multiple files into a single VAT submission as a standard feature.checked 5 Oct 2026
- HMRC submissions
- It validates and submits company or individual VAT data to HMRC in an MTD-compatible format.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The Company version is for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs, while the Individual version is for individuals and sole traders.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Other buyer types
- The product chooser directs larger enterprises, organisations with multiple VAT registrations, accountants in businesses and accountancy practices to enterprise-level products.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Payment history
- The software provides a view of MTD VAT payment and refund history.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MTDfVAT is a cloud-based VAT filing solution for submitting VAT returns electronically in an MTD-compatible format.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says the service uses UK-based cloud servers, HTTPS encryption and enforced strong-password logins.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Setup
- The homepage says the solution takes minutes to set up.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker advertises free email support, help guides and videos.checked 5 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Leamington Spa, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies Bright SG Limited as the maker and lists its address as 1st Floor, Aura Building, Harrison Way, Leamington Spa CV31 3HH, United Kingdom.checked 5 Oct 2026
