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UK VAT scheme advisor · 2026/27

VAT Navigator

Pick the right UK VAT scheme for every client — eligibility, recommendation and a side-by-side Flat Rate vs Standard £ comparison, all in one branded report.

Maintained for the current UK tax year
Sample outcome
Sector
IT consultancy
Recommendation
Flat Rate
Applied rate
14.5%
Annual saving
~£1,800

See it in 30 seconds

Every UK VAT scheme, the eligibility rules and a live Standard vs Flat Rate comparison — in one short tour.

Built around the UK VAT rulebook

Every threshold, relief and quirk in one screen.

Guided assessment

A short questionnaire covering turnover, sector, customer mix and admin preferences.

All UK schemes

Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting, Annual Accounting, Margin and Retail — eligibility baked in.

£ comparison

Live Flat Rate vs Standard with first-year discount and Limited Cost Trader handling.

Branded PDF

Polished client-ready report with your firm's logo and the full breakdown.

A quick tour

Three short steps from business facts to a clear VAT scheme recommendation.

Step 1

Profile the business

Capture sector, turnover, customer mix and admin preference so the advice starts from the real commercial shape of the client.

  • Sector dropdown
  • Annual turnover field
  • Customer mix slider
  • Admin preference toggle
VAT Business profile screen with sector, turnover, customer mix and admin preference inputs.
Step 2

See eligible schemes

The tool surfaces the schemes that fit the profile and highlights the recommended route immediately.

  • Standard scheme
  • Flat Rate
  • Cash Accounting and Annual Accounting
  • Recommended scheme badge
Eligible VAT schemes screen listing qualifying schemes with a recommended Flat Rate badge.
Step 3

Compare the numbers and export

The final screen makes the saving visible with a clean side-by-side comparison and a branded PDF export.

  • Standard vs Flat Rate totals
  • Savings badge
  • Clear visual comparison
  • One-click PDF export
Standard vs Flat Rate comparison screen with two totals, savings badge and export button.

Ready to recommend a VAT scheme?

Included in every NRD Calculators plan, alongside the rest of the library.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers on rates, rules and what's included.