Online Time to Pay for VAT now available for some businesses
12th June 2023 
General, Tax 
CHW Accounting
As of 31 May 2023 certain businesses can now set up a VAT payment plan online. Payment plans are also known as time to pay (TTP) agreements.
Which businesses are eligible?
A VAT-registered business can set up its VAT payment plan online if it meets the following criteria:
- It has filed its latest VAT return;
- the amount owed is £20,000 or less;
- it is within 28 days of the payment deadline;
- it does not have any other payment plans or debts with HMRC; and
- it plans to pay off its debt within the next six months.
Which businesses are not eligible?
Businesses which are not eligible to use the online service include businesses that use the VAT cash accounting or annual accounting schemes. Also, businesses that make VAT payments on account cannot set up a payment plan online.
Businesses which are not eligible to use the online TTP service should contact HMRC if they need to agree a payment plan.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time you can find all the details of what to do on the government website here and if you need our help get in touch. We are We have significant experience of liaising with HMRC on behalf of business owners, and if required, we can assist businesses negotiate TTP arrangements.
This article is for general guidance only. It provides an outline, and may not include points which are important to your situation. You should not depend on this blog without taking advice based on the full facts of your case. The information given was correct at the time of publication.
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