Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
VAT MTD
- 1Runs oniOS, Mac
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from £3.17/mo
- 3VAT calculationNo
- 4VAT return filingYes
- 5VAT registrationNo
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: vatmtd.com, apps.apple.com
Overview
VAT MTD is ranked #3 of 27 in VAT software on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at £3.17/mo.
VAT MTD plans and pricing
All plansCompared on VAT software
- Free plan
- Yesvatmtd.com
- VAT calculation
- Novatmtd.com
- VAT return filing
- Yesvatmtd.com
- VAT registration
- Novatmtd.com
Facts
- Purpose
- VAT MTD submits VAT returns from a spreadsheet to HMRC as a Making Tax Digital compliant bridging app.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet import
- The app can import VAT figures from Excel and Numbers spreadsheets.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Spreadsheet layout
- The nine VAT totals must be on one sheet, and users identify the spreadsheet cell for each total.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Supported users
- The maker says the app is suitable for individuals, organisations, and agents.vatmtd.com · 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.vatmtd.com · 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.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The maker says the app does not read users’ digital records and sends HMRC only the nine VAT return totals.vatmtd.com · 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.apps.apple.com · 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.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The app connects to HMRC and imports figures from Excel or Numbers spreadsheets.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- 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.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker advertises free support and says support emails are usually answered within an hour.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Submission limit
- A submitted VAT return cannot be amended directly through the app, according to the maker’s FAQ.vatmtd.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Liverpool, England, UKvatmtd.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best VAT Software in 2026#3 of 27
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Sources
- vatmtd.com· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apps.apple.com/gb/app/vat-mtd-making-tax-digital/id145· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apps.apple.com/gb/app/vat-making-tax-digital-mtd/id145· checked 3 Oct 2026