# HMRC MTD VAT Bridging Software from £5/month | Swift VAT Pro Submit VAT returns online to HMRC from Excel or CSV files. MTD bridging software from £5/month. 7-day free trial, no card needed. Canonical page: https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/ Making Tax Digital for VAT # Submit your VAT return online to HMRC from Excel or CSV Swift VAT Pro is simple MTD VAT bridging software for businesses and accountants who keep VAT records in spreadsheets. Upload your 9 box figures as a CSV or Excel file, check the return, and submit it to HMRC, typically in under 10 minutes. MTD VAT compatible Excel and CSV upload Secure HMRC connection Dedicated support team [Start your 7-day free trial](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/signup.php) [See how it works](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/submit-vat-return-online-with-swift-mtd/) No card needed · Cancel any time · 30-day money-back guarantee Trusted by sole traders, businesses & accountants Keep your VAT records in a spreadsheet - upload your 9 boxes as a CSV or Excel file Excel (.xlsx) CSV Google Sheets (download as CSV or Excel) Exports from Sage, Xero, QuickBooks & more [See the file format →](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/playbook) [See how to prepare your Excel or CSV file](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/best-ways-to-submit-vat-online-from-excel-or-csv/) What is Swift VAT Pro? ## MTD VAT bridging software for Excel and spreadsheets MTD VAT bridging software connects the VAT figures you keep in a spreadsheet to HMRC's [Making Tax Digital](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/making-tax-digital-for-vat) system, so you can file VAT returns digitally without changing how you keep your books. Swift VAT Pro is MTD bridging software for Excel and CSV files: upload your 9 box figures, check the return and submit it to HMRC. Plans start at £5 a month, with a 7-day free trial and no card needed. - **Keep your spreadsheet.** Carry on keeping VAT records in Excel or another spreadsheet - no new accounting system to learn. - **Meets your MTD obligation.** Your return goes to HMRC digitally through HMRC's MTD VAT API, after you authorise access with your own HMRC sign-in. - **Check before you submit.** Preview your VAT return, then file - and see past returns, payments and liabilities from HMRC. 2,900 + VAT returns submitted to HMRC 300 + UK businesses & accountants 2019 Filing with HMRC since Features ## VAT return software features for UK businesses Every plan includes these features, from the £5 Single plan to Enterprise. ### Easy setup Sign up with just your email, add your company and connect it to HMRC. Most people are ready in minutes, with a 7-day free trial and no card needed. ### MTD VAT compatible Your return goes to HMRC digitally through HMRC's Making Tax Digital VAT API, which meets the digital filing rules for VAT. ### Works with your spreadsheets Upload a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file with your 9 boxes. Keep using Excel or your current bookkeeping software. ### VAT payments and liabilities See what you have paid and what you owe, straight from HMRC, for your business or each client. ### Past returns and PDF copies View every VAT return you have submitted, with HMRC's receipt, and download or print a PDF at any time. ### Preview your VAT return first Check all 9 boxes on your VAT return (the VAT 100 form) before you submit, so you can catch mistakes before HMRC sees them. ### Secure HMRC connection You sign in on HMRC's own page to give Swift VAT Pro access, so we never see or store your HMRC password. ### Filing since 2019 Over 2,900 VAT returns filed through HMRC's MTD VAT API since 2019, and we keep the service running around your deadlines. ### Many companies, one login Accountants and agents can manage client companies from one dashboard, from 20 companies up to unlimited. [See all Swift VAT Pro features](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/vat-return-software-features/) · [Compare the top 10 VAT return features](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/top-10-vat-return-features-in-the-best-uk-vat-software/) Free vs paid ## Is there free MTD VAT software? Yes. HMRC's list of MTD-compatible software includes some free tools, which often have limits such as one business only, a set number of returns, or no support. Swift VAT Pro costs from £5 a month and includes help when you need it. [Read: the simple, low-cost way to submit VAT online](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/simple-and-low-cost-way-to-submit-vat-online/) | Question to ask | Swift VAT Pro | | --- | --- | | Can I get help before my deadline? | Live chat Mon-Sat, 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM | | What files can I use? | CSV or Excel (.xlsx) upload | | How many companies? | 1 up to unlimited, depending on the plan you choose | | Can I see past returns and payments? | Yes, straight from HMRC | | What does it cost? | From £5 a month. The Single plan includes 1 return every 30 days, with extra returns at £5 each | | What if it isn't right for me? | 7-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee | From spreadsheet to HMRC ## How to submit a VAT return online with Swift VAT Pro Four steps from your spreadsheet to HMRC, with no new accounting system to learn. A typical VAT return takes under 10 minutes. Step 01. ### Sign up and connect to HMRC Sign up with just your email for a 7-day free trial, add your company's VAT number, and connect to HMRC with your own HMRC sign-in. Accountants and agents add each client company the same way. - **Email only** - no card needed to start. - **Nothing to install** - it works in your web browser. - **Your own HMRC sign-in**, on HMRC's own page. Step 02. ### Upload your CSV or Excel file Upload a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file with rows labelled Box 1 to Box 9. Swift VAT Pro matches your figures to the 9 VAT boxes and shows them to you to check. - **Keep your spreadsheet** or bookkeeping software - just export your VAT figures. - **Box 1 to Box 9 matched automatically** from your file. - **See the file format** in our [Getting Started Playbook](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/playbook). Step 03. ### Check your VAT return and submit Preview the full VAT return, then submit it to HMRC digitally through HMRC's Making Tax Digital VAT API. Submitting needs a paid plan, from £5 a month, which you can choose at any point during your free trial. - **Preview all 9 boxes** before you send. - **Sent digitally** through HMRC's MTD VAT API. - **Meets the MTD rule** that VAT returns are submitted digitally. Step 04. ### Keep track of payments and past returns See VAT payments and liabilities straight from HMRC, and view, download or print any return you have submitted. - **Payments and liabilities** from HMRC. - **PDF copy** of every past return. - **HMRC receipt** saved for every return. [Read the full guide: how to submit a VAT return to HMRC](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/submit-vat-return-online-with-swift-mtd/) · [Step-by-step: file VAT online in under 10 minutes](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/file-vat-online-in-under-10-minutes-a-quick-guide-for-uk-businesses/) Why choose Swift VAT Pro? ## Low-cost HMRC VAT software with real support Swift VAT Pro is low-cost HMRC VAT software for sole traders, limited companies and accountants. Plans start at £5 a month, every plan includes live chat, email and callback support, and you can grow from one company to unlimited. Peace of mind ### 30-day money-back guarantee Every plan is covered for 30 days, so you can subscribe with confidence. Real people ### Live chat, email and callback support Live chat Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM, email replies within one business day, or [request a callback](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/contact-us/) and an advisor will call you, so help is there when your deadline falls. Room to grow ### Grows with you Start with one company and move up to 20, 100 or unlimited companies, with more team users on bigger plans. Upgrade at any time. Who is Swift VAT Pro for? ## MTD VAT software for sole traders, limited companies and accountants Whether you file one VAT return or manage returns for many clients, there is a plan that fits. ### Sole traders File your VAT return from a spreadsheet in minutes. The £5 Single plan covers one company and includes 1 return every 30 days, with live chat if you need help. [Do sole traders need MTD VAT software?](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/hmrc-mtd-vat-software-for-sole-traders-do-you-really-need-one/) See the Single plan ### Limited companies Keep your spreadsheet or bookkeeping software and meet HMRC's MTD rules. Move up to a 20-company plan if you run more than one business, with more team users on bigger plans. See plans for limited companies ### Accountants & agents Add each client company, connect it to HMRC and manage every client's VAT returns from one dashboard. Plans cover up to 20, up to 100 or unlimited companies. [Managing VAT for several businesses](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/mtd-vat-return-for-multiple-entities-how-to-manage-multi-business-vat-filings/) See plans for accountants Based on verified customer reviews ## Loved by sole traders, businesses & accountants Rated 4.6 out of 5 by sole traders, business owners and accountants [Read all Swift VAT Pro reviews](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/reviews/) Pricing ## How much does MTD VAT software cost? Plans start at £5 a month. Pay yearly and get 2 months free. ### Monthly plans #### Single £5/mo For one business or sole trader - 1 Company - 1 User - 1 VAT return every 30 days included - Extra returns £5 each #### Small Practice £20/mo For up to 20 companies - 20 Companies - 3 Users - One dashboard for all your companies #### Agent £50/mo For accountants, up to 100 clients - 100 Companies - 5 Users - One dashboard for all your companies #### Enterprise £100/mo For practices with unlimited clients - ∞ Companies - 10 Users - One dashboard for all your companies ### Annual plans #### Single £50/yr For one business or sole trader - 1 Company - 1 User - 1 VAT return every 30 days included - Extra returns £5 each #### Small Practice £200/yr For up to 20 companies - 20 Companies - 3 Users - One dashboard for all your companies #### Agent £500/yr For accountants, up to 100 clients - 100 Companies - 5 Users - One dashboard for all your companies #### Enterprise £1000/yr For practices with unlimited clients - ∞ Companies - 10 Users - One dashboard for all your companies Every plan includes - Submit VAT returns digitally to HMRC - Upload your 9 boxes as CSV or Excel - VAT return preview before you submit - VAT payments and liabilities from HMRC - PDF copy and HMRC receipt for every return Real people, real help Live chat Mon-Sat, 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM Email replies within one business day · Callbacks on request [Chat with us](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/contact-us/) 7-day free trial, no card needed · Submitting to HMRC needs a paid plan · 30-day money-back guarantee [Compare all plans and features in detail](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/vat-filing-software-pricing/) Questions & answers ## MTD VAT software: common questions Last updated: 5 November 2026 What is Swift VAT Pro? Swift VAT Pro is MTD VAT bridging software for UK sole traders, limited companies and accountants. You keep your VAT records in a spreadsheet or your bookkeeping software, then upload your 9 box figures as a CSV or Excel file and submit the return to HMRC through HMRC's MTD VAT API. Can I submit a VAT return without software? Not for most businesses. Under [Making Tax Digital](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-a-business-must-follow-the-rules-for-making-tax-digital-for-vat), VAT-registered businesses must keep digital records and submit VAT returns using MTD-compatible software. HMRC's online VAT form can only be used if HMRC has given you an [exemption](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-vat). If you keep your records in a spreadsheet, bridging software like Swift VAT Pro is the simplest way to file. Do I need to replace my bookkeeping software? No. Keep using your spreadsheet or bookkeeping software. Put your 9 VAT box figures into a CSV or Excel file and upload it, then check the VAT return and submit. Can I submit my VAT return from Excel or Google Sheets? Yes. Upload a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file with rows labelled Box 1 to Box 9. From Google Sheets, download your sheet as CSV or Excel (.xlsx) first. What file format do I need? Download the sample CSV from the upload area of the VAT return form. It has one row for each VAT box, from Box 1 to Box 9. Fill in your figures, save the file and upload it, and Swift VAT Pro shows you the matched figures to check. How does Swift VAT Pro help prevent mistakes? Before anything is sent, you see the figures matched from your file and a full preview of your VAT return (VAT 100) with all 9 boxes. You submit only when you are happy, and HMRC's receipt is saved with a PDF copy of the return. How long does it take to submit a VAT return? A typical VAT return takes under 10 minutes. Across 758 VAT returns filed through Swift VAT Pro from January 2025 to November 2026, the median time from logging in to submitting to HMRC was 7.6 minutes, and 59% were submitted within 10 minutes. Your first return takes a little longer while you add your company and connect to HMRC. How much does Swift VAT Pro cost? £5 a month for one company, which includes 1 VAT return every 30 days. That covers quarterly VAT returns. If you need to submit another return within 30 days of your last one, for example to catch up on an earlier period, it costs £5. Multi-company plans cost £20 for up to 20 companies, £50 for up to 100 and £100 for unlimited companies. Annual plans give you two months free. Is there a free trial? Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, with no payment card needed. Submitting a return to HMRC needs a paid plan, from £5 a month, which you can choose at any time during the trial. Is Swift VAT Pro compatible with Making Tax Digital for VAT? Yes. Returns are submitted through HMRC's Making Tax Digital VAT API after you authorise access with your own HMRC sign-in, and HMRC's receipt is saved in your account. HMRC sets out the rules in [VAT Notice 700/22](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-70022-making-tax-digital-for-vat). Can accountants file VAT returns for clients? Yes. On the Small Practice, Agent and Enterprise plans, accountants add each client company, connect it to HMRC and manage every client's returns from one dashboard, for up to 20, 100 or unlimited companies. Can I see my VAT obligations and payments? Yes. You can view open VAT periods, liabilities, payments and previously submitted returns, retrieved directly from HMRC. Can I cancel at any time? Yes. You can request cancellation from your billing page at any time, and every plan is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Can I speak to someone on the phone? Yes. Phone support is included on every plan at no extra cost. [Request a callback](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/contact-us/) on our contact page and an advisor will call you to help with anything, from setting up your account and connecting to HMRC to uploading your figures and submitting your VAT return. You can also use live chat Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM, or email us. Filing your first VAT return? [Read our beginner's guide](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/first-vat-return-after-registration-a-complete-guide-for-beginners/) [View All FAQs](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/faq/) Who we are Swift VAT Pro is run by **Swift Catalyst Ltd** (Company No. [17130521](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/17130521)), Bradford, UK. We've been filing VAT returns through HMRC's Making Tax Digital API since 2019 - over 2,900 returns for more than 300 UK businesses and accountants. Our first VAT return was filed with HMRC in May 2019. [About us](https://www.swiftvatpro.co.uk/about-us/)