Online VAT submissions

The VAT Return is submitted to the HMRC via the HMRC gateway. You must enter your HMRC user ID and password to use this service.

You must have a valid UK VAT registration number. This number must be entered in the company details section in the Accounting System Manager. Your country code must be set to UK and your base currency must be Sterling.

If required, you can make manual adjustments to the total box values on the VAT Return before submitting the form.

If you submit your VAT Return online, you must also pay your VAT electronically; e.g. using the Sage e-banking service.

When you select Produce a VAT Return, a VAT 3 file is created. The VAT 3 file contains your VAT 3 Return information in the file format required by the Irish Revenue.

Choose where to save the file on your PC. You must then submit this file to the Irish Revenue via your ROS (Revenue On-line Service) account.

Your country code must be set to Ireland in the company details in the Accounting System Manager Your base currency must be set to the Euro. You must enter your ROS Registration number in your company details.

If required, you can make manual adjustments to the total box values on the VAT Return form before creating the file.