Making Tax Digital (MTD) Setup & Support for UK Businesses

MTD is rolling out across the UK and the rules are changing for sole traders, landlords, VAT-registered businesses and, eventually, limited companies too.

Whether you’re affected now or preparing for the future, we’ll help you get fully set up with the right digital systems so you can stay compliant, organised and confident.

We provide digital setup, software training and recordkeeping support. We do not provide tax advice or file submissions.

What Is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s long-term plan to modernise how individuals and businesses keep financial records and report income.

Under MTD, you must:

  • keep digital business records

  • use MTD-compatible software

  • send quarterly updates

  • complete a Year-End Digital Declaration

MTD is being introduced in phases — and many businesses don't realise they’re already affected.

🟦 Already Live

MTD for VAT

All VAT-registered businesses must:

  • keep digital records

  • use MTD-compatible software

  • submit VAT returns digitally

(This has been in force since 2022.)

🟩 Coming Soon

MTD for Income Tax (ITSA)

Affects:

  • Sole traders earning £50,000+ (from April 2026)

  • Sole traders earning £30,000–£50,000 (from April 2027)

  • Landlords with qualifying property income

🟧 Future Phases

HMRC plans eventually to roll out MTD to:

  • Partnerships

  • Limited companies

  • More business types as the scheme grows

Dates TBC — but digital recordkeeping will become standard across all businesses.

MTD for Income Tax replaces the annual Self Assessment process with:

  • digital recordkeeping

  • quarterly updates

  • an End-of-Period Statement (EOPS)

  • a Final Declaration

Who Needs to Comply (and When)?

🟦 Already Live

MTD for VAT

All VAT-registered businesses must:

  • keep digital records

  • use MTD-compatible software

  • submit VAT returns digitally

(This has been in force since 2022.)

🟩 Coming Soon

MTD for Income Tax (ITSA)

Affects:

  • Sole traders earning £50,000+ (from April 2026)

  • Sole traders earning £30,000–£50,000 (from April 2027)

  • Landlords with qualifying property income

🟧 Future Phases

HMRC plans eventually to roll out MTD to:

  • Partnerships

  • Limited companies

  • More business types as the scheme grows

Dates TBC — but digital recordkeeping will become standard across all businesses.

MTD for Income Tax replaces the annual Self Assessment process with:

  • digital recordkeeping

  • quarterly updates

  • an End-of-Period Statement (EOPS)

  • a Final Declaration

Who We Support

We provide MTD setup, training and digital recordkeeping support for:

✔ Sole traders

✔ Landlords

✔ VAT-registered businesses

✔ Small limited companies

✔ Partnerships (technical setup)

✔ New businesses needing digital systems

✔ Existing businesses switching from spreadsheets

Anyone needing help choosing, setting up or learning new accounting software can benefit.

Our MTD Setup Packages (All Business Types)

Get MTD-Ready the Simple Way

Whether you're a sole trader, landlord or small business, we’ll help you get fully prepared for Making Tax Digital with clear, practical support — no jargon, no stress.

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