OpenVAT

VAT Registered Businesses

This site is free to use. Use it to submit VAT Returns to HMRC, and view your VAT position.

You will need your VAT number and the login details for your HMRC VAT online account.


Issues And Downtime Updates


HMRC downtime - HMRC's online VAT service is undergoing scheduled maintenance from 12 Sept 2025 until around 11am on 15 Sept 2025 and is unavailable during that time.


An issue which was preventing some users making submissions has now been corrected, and error messages have been improved. If you encounter any issues, or if the site is slow, please use the contact form or email [email protected] with details.