From the AutoVAT team
Practical guides, tips and news for UK dealers using the VAT Margin Scheme.
Every key UK tax deadline for 2026 — Self Assessment filing and payment (31 January 2027), Corporation Tax payment (9 months + 1 day after year end), and quarterly instalments for larger companies.
Private limited companies must file annual accounts at Companies House within 9 months of their accounting year end. Miss the deadline and automatic penalties start on day one.
Filing your VAT return on time is only half the job. Your payment must also clear HMRC's account by the same deadline — 7 May 2026 for Q1. Here is everything you need to know.
Your Q1 2026 VAT return (quarter ended 31 March 2026) must be filed by 7 May 2026. Here is every quarterly deadline for the year, plus what happens if you miss it.
Why does the VAT Margin Scheme only tax your profit and not the full selling price? The answer lies in a core principle of VAT itself — that no item should ever be taxed twice.
Selling refurbished phones, laptops, or used electronics? Learn exactly how the VAT Margin Scheme applies to second-hand electronics dealers — and how to automate your bookkeeping.
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