VAT Direct

VAT Direct is ranked #6 of 27 in VAT software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.

VAT Direct plans and pricing

Basic service Free Free bridging for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment; digital records for businesses below the VAT threshold, up to 500 transactions per period; cash basis vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

Premium services Not published Includes some Open Banking, Making Tax Digital and other services; contact the provider for details vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
VAT calculation: Yes
VAT return filing: Yes

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VAT Direct

Purpose: VAT Direct provides software for submitting VAT and Self Assessment returns and obtaining VAT information using the Exedra platform.
Spreadsheet submissions: Users can submit VAT return data from CSV files generated by spreadsheets or other computer systems, without replacing their existing accounting system.
Cloud cashbook: Its online cashbook keeps VAT and Self Assessment records and supports cash basis or standard VAT accounting.
VAT schemes: The cashbook supports Flat Rate, retail and margin schemes, traditional VAT, EC VAT and the Domestic Reverse Charge, and tracks CIS payments.
Transaction limit: The free digital-record service for smaller businesses is limited to 500 transactions per period and requires cash-basis accounts.
Open Banking: The service can load bank statements into its cashbook, supports multiple bank, cash and credit card accounts, and offers an API to download bank data.
API access: The API can provide bank statement information and HMRC tax information; users obtain an authorisation token after logging in.
Security: The site says it includes anti-fraud headers and offers optional two-factor authentication by text message or similar method.
Privacy: The privacy notice says data is processed in the UK and that third parties do not access personal data unless the law allows it.
Regulatory registration: The site states that Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for payment services as an account information service provider.
Support: The site lists [email protected] for support questions.
Company: The maker identifies Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd, trading as Cirrostratus, as the data controller and processor, at 78 Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8BB.
Company founding: Companies House records Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd as incorporated on 28 August 2018.
Notable limitation: The cashbook does not currently handle FRC Taxonomies.
Price from: Free

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Best VAT Software in 2026#6 of 27

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