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FAQs on MTD compliance and submitting your VAT Return after 1st April 2019 using Sage 200

Updated: Mar 14, 2019

Help with setting up Sage 200 for electronic VAT submissions:


General help with VAT from HMRC

Do I need to register for electronic VAT submissions?

You will need to register with HMRC to obtain a username and password for electronic VAT submissions.  We have been advised that it may be a good idea to re-register for electronic submissions if you have already been submitting them using this method but please speak to your accountant for further advice. 

You can register using this link:


When do I need to submit my 1st VAT return using the new HMRC portal?

The first time you must use the new HMRC portal will be for the 1st full VAT return period after 1st April 2019 ie April 2019 to June 2019, May 2019 to July 2019 etc.


Which Sage 200 version is MTD compliant?

Sage 200 cloud Professional Spring 2018 onwards otherwise known as 12.00.0013 are MTD compliant.  You can check your Sage 200 version by clicking on the cog wheel (top right) and ‘About Sage 200’.


If you find that your version of Sage 200 is not compliant, please email andrew.starkey@mybusiness.uk.com and Andrew will contact you to discuss your upgrade options.



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