VAT MTD
VAT MTD is a bridging app that submits VAT returns from spreadsheets to HMRC under Making Tax Digital.
What VAT MTD is
VAT MTD is a bridging app that submits VAT returns from spreadsheets to HMRC under Making Tax Digital. It imports figures from Excel and Numbers, with users mapping the spreadsheet cells for the nine VAT totals, which must all be on one sheet. The maker says the app is recognised by HMRC as a compliant submission method and is suitable for individuals, organisations, and agents. Users can view VAT periods in an HMRC MTD account at no cost, but submitting a return requires a subscription. The maker says it sends HMRC only the nine return totals and does not read digital records. The App Store description says financial data is processed on-device without third-party servers and spreadsheet figures are not stored. Login is passed to Safari so the app cannot see login details. One iOS limitation is that Apple Numbers is not supported there; the website suggests using its Excel spreadsheet instead.
Good
- Imports figures from Excel and Numbers.
- Sends HMRC only nine VAT return totals.
- Processes financial data on-device, per App Store description.
- Free access to VAT-period viewing.
- Free support is advertised.
Watch out
- A subscription is required to submit returns.
- iOS does not support Apple Numbers.
- Submitted returns cannot be amended through the app.
- VAT calculation and VAT registration are not offered.
Who it suits
It suits individuals, organisations, and agents who already maintain VAT figures in spreadsheets and need to submit returns to HMRC. It is less suitable for iOS users who rely on Apple Numbers.
Verdict
VAT MTD focuses on turning spreadsheet figures into HMRC VAT submissions, with a stated limit on the data it sends. Check the spreadsheet layout requirement and iOS Numbers limitation before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From VAT MTD's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Single VAT Number Monthly | £9.49 a month | Single VAT number · Monthly |
| Single VAT Number Quarterly | £17.99 a month | Single VAT number · Quarterly |
| Agent Monthly | £18.99 a month | Agent · Monthly |
| Agent Quarterly | £35.99 a month | Agent · Quarterly |
| Single VAT Number Yearly | £37.99 a year | Single VAT number · Yearly |
| Agent Yearly | £95.99 a year | Agent · Yearly |
The facts
Each one read from VAT MTD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Data handling
- The maker says the app does not read users’ digital records and sends HMRC only the nine VAT return totals.checked 3 Oct 2026
- HMRC recognition
- The maker says VAT MTD is recognised by HMRC as a compliant way to submit VAT returns from users’ own spreadsheets.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The app connects to HMRC and imports figures from Excel or Numbers spreadsheets.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VAT MTD submits VAT returns from a spreadsheet to HMRC as a Making Tax Digital compliant bridging app.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet import
- The app can import VAT figures from Excel and Numbers spreadsheets.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet layout
- The nine VAT totals must be on one sheet, and users identify the spreadsheet cell for each total.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Submission limit
- A submitted VAT return cannot be amended directly through the app, according to the maker’s FAQ.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker advertises free support and says support emails are usually answered within an hour.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supported users
- The maker says the app is suitable for individuals, organisations, and agents.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Liverpool, England, UKchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- 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.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
