HMRC on the UK's administration of VAT

HMRC’s customer-centric strategy is being rolled out to VAT services with the transition from paper transactions to digital a key feature. To this end the consultation on compulsory online filing for VAT businesses with a turnover under £100,000 closes on 31 October. Meanwhile HMRC’s One Click programme will move many of HMRC’s services online, allowing more customers to self-serve to obtain the advice and information they need to manage their tax affairs. In 2013 HMRC will introduce a new online notification system for vehicles brought into the UK for permanent use on UK roads, aimed at countering high levels of VAT fraud. HMRC is also planning for the introduction of the VAT Mini One Stop Shop on 1 January 2015.