HMRC Online Time To Pay for VAT

Andrew Passer • 13 June 2023

VAT registered businesses can now set up a payment plan online.

HMRC has recently launched an online payment plan for VAT registered busineses.  Effective from May 31, 2023, VAT-registered businesses with VAT debts below £20,000 can now set up a payment plan online.


This means that UK businesess can now complete the process online instead of ringing through to HMRC directly.


If you are a UK business that is VAT-registered you can can set up its 'time-to-pay' payment plan online as long as your business;


  • owes £20,000 or less
  • has completed the latest VAT return
  • is within 28 days of the payment deadline;
  • does not have any debts outstanding with HMRC
  • can repay the debt over the course of the next six months.


Businesses not eligible to use the online 'time-to-pay' service should contact HMRC if they need to agree a payment plan.


Some businesses will not be eligible to use the online service. This includes businesses that;


  • Use VAT cash accounting
  • Make Annual accounting schemes
  • Make VAT payments on account


Businesses who cannot set up a payment plan online, should make contact with HMRC if they need to agree and set up a payment plan.



If you're not sure and have any questions about whether your business is eligible, get in touch. I help small businesses make informed decisions and personalised advice.


ANDREW PASSER ACCOUNTANT

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