In the wake of the continuing coronavirus crisis, a welcome bit of good news for business owners is that the government has confirmed that all VAT payments for the upcoming quarter have now been temporarily deferred, enabling companies to pay other liabilities – such as suppliers and staff – ahead of HMRC while cash flow is tight.
This does not mean that the VAT bill has been cancelled altogether, but rather the date which this is now due has been extended due to the unprecedented situation businesses are finding themselves in. The VAT deadline has been deferred until 31st December, and all VAT-registered companies are eligible for this extension regardless of the size, sector, or financial position of the business.