Making Tax Digital For VAT — Devon
MTD for VAT in Devon, handled properly.
If your business is VAT-registered — or approaching the threshold — Making Tax Digital is not optional. DG Accountancy sets up your MTD-compliant software, manages your VAT filing quarterly, and keeps HMRC correspondence off your desk. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified, questions answered the day you ask them.
- VAT threshold monitored so you are never caught off guard
- Quarterly MTD submissions filed accurately and on time
- Xero set up and connected to your bank from day one
- Plain-English explanations of what you owe and when
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Turned Everything Around Very Quickly
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout.”
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Explained Every Detail Meticulously
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Rates Extremely Good, More For Your Money
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
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Made It Clear When I Had No Clue
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear.”
Sound familiar?
MTD rules changed. Your software probably did not.
Making Tax Digital for VAT catches a lot of Devon business owners off guard — either because they crossed the registration threshold without realising, or because their existing bookkeeping system does not actually qualify as MTD-compatible. Quarterly submissions pile up, HMRC letters arrive, and the whole thing becomes considerably more time-consuming than it ought to be.
- ✕ Not sure whether your current software is genuinely MTD-compliant
- ✕ VAT return deadlines creeping up with no clear process in place
- ✕ Uncertainty about whether you should be VAT-registered at all yet
What compliant looks like
MTD for VAT is straightforward once the right software is in place and someone is watching the deadlines. DG Accountancy handles the setup, the quarterly submissions, and the questions in between — so you are not left guessing.
- ✓ Xero configured and confirmed MTD-compliant from day one
- ✓ Every quarterly VAT deadline managed and filed on time
- ✓ VAT threshold monitored so registration timing is never a surprise
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no surprise bills between filings
What Devon clients say after switching
Businesses across Devon and the Torbay area working with DG Accountancy on VAT compliance and day-to-day bookkeeping.
Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.
Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.
VAT compliance without the guesswork
MTD for VAT has three moving parts: the right software, accurate records, and timely submissions. DG Accountancy handles all three under one fixed monthly fee.
MTD Setup and VAT Registration
Your Xero account is configured to meet HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requirements from the outset, with bank feeds connected and VAT codes set up correctly for your business. If you are not yet VAT-registered, DG Accountancy will assess the right time to register and handle the application. You will not be scrambling to retrofit compliant software at the point of an HMRC inspection.
Included as standardQuarterly VAT Submissions, Filed On Time
Every quarter, your VAT return is prepared from your Xero records, reviewed for accuracy, and submitted directly to HMRC via the MTD gateway. You will know your liability before the payment deadline, not after. The annual accounting scheme and flat rate scheme suitability are reviewed as part of the service where relevant.
Every quarter, no reminders neededOngoing Bookkeeping and MTD Readiness
MTD compliance only works if the underlying bookkeeping is current. Monthly bookkeeping in Xero keeps your records in order throughout the quarter so VAT preparation takes minutes rather than a week of catch-up. If your books are behind, DG Accountancy offers catch-up bookkeeping to bring everything up to date before the next filing window.
Cloud-based, always up to dateConsistently rated five stars on Google
Eight verified Google reviews from sole traders, limited companies and contractors across Devon who needed compliance handled without fuss.
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Service
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Fantastic Service, No Elaboration Needed
“Fantastic service provided. Thank you.”
Huge Thanks for Taking Tax Off Our Plate
“Huge thanks to Daniel for helping ourselves with our taxes. Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load.”
An accountant who already knows how VAT works in your sector
There is no shortage of accountants who can file a VAT return. Fewer will tell you when your scheme choice is costing you money or flag a registration obligation before HMRC does.
VAT Sorted Before HMRC Asks
Your VAT threshold is monitored throughout the year, not checked once at year-end. If your turnover is approaching the registration point, you will know about it with enough time to plan. The same applies to deregistration — if it makes sense to come off the register, that conversation happens proactively.
Xero Does the Heavy Lifting
As a Xero Bronze Partner, DG Accountancy connects your bank feeds, categorises transactions and generates your VAT return directly from live data. There is no end-of-quarter spreadsheet scramble. Your records are current, your submissions are clean, and the MTD gateway connection is maintained without you touching it.
Plain English, Not VAT Jargon
Partial exemption, the reverse charge, annual accounting — these are real considerations for certain Devon businesses and they are explained in language that does not require a tax textbook. Daniel works directly with every client, so you get consistent answers from someone who knows your situation, not a junior working from a script.
MTD-compliant in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully onboarded and MTD-ready within a week. The setup is handled by DG Accountancy — your job is to show up for one conversation.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation to understand your business, your current VAT position, and what software — if any — you are already using. No sales pitch. If DG Accountancy is not the right fit, you will be told so honestly.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You will receive a written quote covering exactly what is included. Everything is agreed upfront — VAT filing, bookkeeping, software — so there are no additional charges when the next quarter arrives.
Xero setup and MTD connection
Your Xero account is configured, bank feeds are connected, and the MTD gateway link to HMRC is established. If your books need tidying before going live, the catch-up work is handled as part of onboarding.
VAT runs like clockwork
Each quarter, your return is prepared, reviewed and submitted without you chasing a deadline or logging into HMRC. You receive a summary of what was filed and what is due. Considerably less to think about than before.
“Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again. He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
Things Devon business owners usually ask
Does Making Tax Digital for VAT apply to my business in Devon?
If your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, MTD for VAT is mandatory. Businesses below this threshold can register voluntarily, and there are circumstances where doing so is beneficial. DG Accountancy monitors your turnover position and will advise on the right time to register — rather than leaving you to discover the obligation after the fact.
What does VAT and MTD compliance cost each month?
Quarterly VAT filing is included in the Operate, Grow and Scale limited company packages, starting from £195 per month. For sole traders, VAT filing is included in the higher-tier package from £99 per month, or available as an add-on to the entry-level plan. All pricing is fixed, agreed in writing before work begins, and includes Xero software. There are no hourly rates or end-of-quarter surprises.
My VAT records are a mess. Can you still help?
Yes, and this is not unusual. DG Accountancy offers catch-up bookkeeping to bring your records up to date before the next filing deadline. The cost of the catch-up work is quoted separately and agreed upfront. Once your books are current, the ongoing monthly service takes over and keeps them that way.
Am I tied in to a long-term contract?
No. There is no minimum term. If the arrangement is not working after a few months, you can leave with clean, up-to-date records and nothing further owed. The goal is that the service is worth staying for — not that leaving is made difficult.
What VAT scheme is right for my Devon business?
The standard, flat rate and annual accounting schemes each suit different business profiles. Flat rate can reduce your administration and, depending on your sector, result in a lower effective VAT liability. DG Accountancy reviews scheme suitability as part of onboarding and will recommend a change if the numbers support it — not because it is the default option.
Can you handle VAT for businesses with more complex arrangements, such as partial exemption or the construction reverse charge?
Yes. Partial exemption applies where a business makes both taxable and exempt supplies, and the calculation is more involved than a standard return. The domestic reverse charge for construction affects subcontractors and contractors and requires correct VAT treatment on invoices. Both are handled as part of the standard VAT service where applicable, with no additional complication passed back to you.
Get your VAT compliance sorted once and for all.
DG Accountancy handles MTD setup, quarterly VAT filing and ongoing bookkeeping under one fixed monthly fee. Based in Torquay, serving Devon businesses online.