Full VAT invoices with every HMRC field, digital records ready for Making Tax Digital, and fast payment options so UK clients settle quickly. All on one flat plan.
Start FREE TrialUK invoicing means VAT invoices with all the fields HMRC expects, keeping your records digital for Making Tax Digital, and getting paid quickly by Faster Payments or card. Billbooks takes care of the compliance so you can get back to the work.
VAT calculated correctly
Apply 20%, 5% or 0% per line, and Billbooks shows the VAT in sterling on a full, HMRC-compliant invoice.
Digital records for MTD
Your invoices and records stay digital, giving you the foundation Making Tax Digital requires.
Get paid on Faster Payments
Add payment options and automatic reminders so clients pay quickly and you chase less.
The standard VAT rate is 20%, with a reduced 5% rate on things like domestic energy and a zero rate on most food, books and children clothing. You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover passes GBP 90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Once registered, you keep digital records and file under Making Tax Digital using compatible software, and your invoices must show the total VAT in sterling. Billbooks produces full VAT invoices and keeps your invoicing records digital.
HMRC requires a full VAT invoice to carry these details. Billbooks fills them in on every invoice.
Unlimited invoices on a simple, flat plan, with a 30-day free trial.
A plan built for high-volume transactions or business models that do not fit the mold.
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Does Billbooks create VAT invoices?
Yes. Billbooks produces full VAT invoices with your VAT number, sequential numbering, a per-line VAT breakdown, and the total VAT shown in sterling, as HMRC requires.
Does it work with Making Tax Digital?
Billbooks keeps your invoicing records digital, which is the foundation of Making Tax Digital. For submitting VAT returns, make sure your overall setup uses MTD-compatible software.
What is the VAT registration threshold?
You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover passes GBP 90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Below that, registration is optional.
How do UK clients pay?
Connect a payment gateway so clients pay by card or bank transfer straight from the invoice, and add automatic reminders so you get paid on time.
What does it cost?
A flat monthly price with unlimited invoices, and a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
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