Does this service support VAT or PAYE?
TinyTax does not currently support VAT, PAYE, or confirmation statements. Here's what we do support and where to file these.
TinyTax handles corporation tax (CT600), Companies House accounts, confirmation statement (CS01) filing, and MTD VAT returns. This guide explains what we do and do not cover, and where to go for the services we do not offer.
What TinyTax Does
| Filing | Where it goes | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| CT600 | HMRC | Your company's corporation tax return |
| Micro-entity accounts | Companies House | Your company's annual accounts |
| Confirmation statement (CS01) | Companies House | Annual confirmation of company details |
| MTD VAT returns | HMRC | Your company's VAT return (quarterly or annual) |
VAT Returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD)
TinyTax supports MTD VAT filing.
You can connect your HMRC account, view your open VAT obligations, and submit VAT returns directly from TinyTax.
How to Get Started with MTD VAT
- Go to https://tinytax.co.uk/mtd/vat/
- Click Connect to HMRC to authorise TinyTax to access your VAT obligations
- Your open VAT periods will appear automatically
- Enter your 9-box VAT return figures and submit
Cost
MTD VAT filing is included at no additional charge. Any registered TinyTax user can connect their HMRC account and submit VAT returns — there is no separate subscription required for MTD VAT.
VAT Registration
If your company is not yet VAT-registered, you'll need to register with HMRC first (required when taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a 12-month period). You can register at gov.uk/vat-registration.
PAYE (Payroll)
TinyTax does not support PAYE or payroll.
PAYE covers employee wages, tax deductions, National Insurance contributions, and Real Time Information (RTI) reporting to HMRC. It is a separate system from corporation tax.
Where to Handle PAYE
| Software | Notes |
|---|---|
| HMRC Basic PAYE Tools | Free for up to 9 employees |
| FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks | Include payroll features |
| Dedicated payroll software | BrightPay, Sage Payroll, etc. |
PAYE and Your CT600
Your employee costs (salaries, employer NI) are a business expense and reduce your taxable profit. When filling in your CT600 on TinyTax, include these costs in the Staff costs field on the P&L — they will reduce your corporation tax bill automatically.
Quick Reference: What Goes Where
| Filing | What | Where | TinyTax? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT600 | Corporation tax return | HMRC | Yes |
| Micro-entity accounts | Annual accounts | Companies House | Yes |
| Confirmation statement (CS01) | Annual company details check | Companies House | Yes |
| MTD VAT return | VAT owed/reclaimable | HMRC (via MTD) | Yes |
| PAYE / RTI | Employee tax & NI | HMRC | No |
| Self Assessment | Personal tax return | HMRC | No |
| CIC34 | CIC annual report | Companies House | No |
Common Questions
Q: Does MTD VAT cost extra? A: No. MTD VAT filing is included with your TinyTax account at no additional charge. There is no separate subscription required — connect your HMRC account and start filing VAT returns straight away.
Q: How do I connect my HMRC account for VAT? A: Go to https://tinytax.co.uk/mtd/vat/ and click Connect to HMRC. You will be redirected to HMRC's login page to authorise TinyTax. Once connected, your VAT obligations load automatically.
Q: I'm on the annual VAT accounting scheme — does TinyTax support this? A: Yes. TinyTax fetches your VAT obligations directly from HMRC's Making Tax Digital API, which returns whatever period your VAT registration is set to — quarterly, monthly, or annual. If you are on the annual accounting scheme, your annual obligation will appear in TinyTax and you can submit the standard 9-box return in the same way as any other VAT period. If the obligation is not showing after connecting, click Sync on the VAT page to refresh from HMRC.
Q: I use TinyTax for CT600 — do I need to do anything different for VAT? A: No. Your VAT and CT600 filings are completely independent. You can file both through TinyTax, or file VAT through other MTD-compatible software — whichever suits you.
Q: I use TinyTax for CT600 — do I need separate software for PAYE? A: Yes, if you have employees. PAYE and CT600 are independent filings. Many accounting packages (FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks) handle both payroll and bookkeeping.
Q: My company does not have employees — do I need to worry about PAYE? A: If you are a director taking a salary, you will still need to run a payroll scheme and report via RTI. If you only take dividends (no salary), you do not need PAYE.
Q: Can I file my confirmation statement through TinyTax? A: Yes. See our confirmation statement filing guide for details on how to file your CS01.
Still Have Questions?
If you are not sure which filings your company needs, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
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