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Summary

VAT Direct is software for filing VAT and Self Assessment returns and accessing VAT information through the Exedra platform. Businesses can send VAT return data from spreadsheet-generated CSV files, so they can keep their existing accounting system for that process. Its online cashbook holds VAT and Self Assessment records and supports cash-basis or standard VAT accounting. Supported schemes include Flat Rate, retail and margin, traditional and EC VAT, and the Domestic Reverse Charge; it also tracks CIS payments. Open Banking can bring statements from multiple bank, cash, and credit card accounts into the cashbook, and an API offers bank statement and HMRC tax information after login and authorisation. The free digital-record service is limited to 500 transactions per period and requires cash-basis accounts. The basic service is free; the provider asks users to contact it about premium services. VAT Direct says data is processed in the UK and offers optional text-message two-factor authentication. Its cashbook does not currently handle FRC Taxonomies.

Who it is for

VAT Direct suits businesses that want VAT and Self Assessment recordkeeping and filing tools while continuing to submit spreadsheet data from their current accounting system. Its free digital-record service is for smaller businesses that meet the transaction limit and use cash-basis accounts.

What is good

  • Accepts VAT return data from CSV files.
  • Cashbook supports standard or cash-basis VAT accounting.
  • Supports multiple bank, cash, and card accounts.
  • API provides bank statement and HMRC tax information.

What to know first

  • Free records limited to 500 transactions per period.
  • Free digital-record service requires cash-basis accounts.
  • Cashbook does not handle FRC Taxonomies.
  • Premium services have no listed price.

Verdict

VAT Direct combines VAT return filing, online recordkeeping, and bank-data tools, with a free basic service. Check the 500-transaction limit, cash-basis requirement, and scheme coverage against your needs.

VAT Direct plans and pricing

All plans
Basic service Free Free bridging for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment; digital records for businesses below the VAT threshold, up to 500 transactions per period; cash basis vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Premium services Not published Includes some Open Banking, Making Tax Digital and other services; contact the provider for details vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
VAT Direct provides software for submitting VAT and Self Assessment returns and obtaining VAT information using the Exedra platform.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Spreadsheet submissions
Users can submit VAT return data from CSV files generated by spreadsheets or other computer systems, without replacing their existing accounting system.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud cashbook
Its online cashbook keeps VAT and Self Assessment records and supports cash basis or standard VAT accounting.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
VAT schemes
The cashbook supports Flat Rate, retail and margin schemes, traditional VAT, EC VAT and the Domestic Reverse Charge, and tracks CIS payments.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Transaction limit
The free digital-record service for smaller businesses is limited to 500 transactions per period and requires cash-basis accounts.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Open Banking
The service can load bank statements into its cashbook, supports multiple bank, cash and credit card accounts, and offers an API to download bank data.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
API access
The API can provide bank statement information and HMRC tax information; users obtain an authorisation token after logging in.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Security
The site says it includes anti-fraud headers and offers optional two-factor authentication by text message or similar method.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy notice says data is processed in the UK and that third parties do not access personal data unless the law allows it.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Regulatory registration
The site states that Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for payment services as an account information service provider.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The site lists [email protected] for support questions.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Company
The maker identifies Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd, trading as Cirrostratus, as the data controller and processor, at 78 Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8BB.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Company founding
Companies House records Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd as incorporated on 28 August 2018.find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · 2 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The cashbook does not currently handle FRC Taxonomies.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Birmingham, United Kingdomvat.direct · 28 Sept 2026

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