Registration and Setup for Making Tax Digital

After selecting MTD-compliant software as covered in Compliant Software for MTD, the focus moves to registration and setup. As a business navigating Making Tax Digital, getting your accounts linked correctly is crucial to avoid hiccups.

Government Gateway

The Government Gateway is HMRC's secure online portal for accessing tax services. Create an account with your email and details to manage MTD submissions. It's required for VAT, ITSA, and authorising software. Setup guide at gov.uk

Choosing Your MTD Agent

Appoint an agent like an accountant to handle MTD on your behalf via the Gateway. Select one experienced in digital tax, with client authorisation. For audiences like self-employed, see Specific Audiences for MTD; agents ease burdens detailed in Challenges and Considerations in MTD.

Registering Your Business

Registering your business for MTD involves signing up through the Gateway for VAT (automatic for most) or ITSA (from 2026). Provide business details, link software, and confirm. For VAT specifics, check Making Tax Digital for VAT; ITSA in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (ITSA).

STAT: Over 90% of businesses register successfully on first attempt with proper guidance.

Sign Up Here: Sign up with HMRC.

MTD for Partnerships

Partnerships under MTD for ITSA require partners to report individually based on share of income. Digital records for partnership accounts are essential. Similar to self-employed, with quarterly filings from 2026/2027. For niche partnerships, see Specific Scenarios in MTD.

Making Tax Do-able with PJL Accounts

PJL Accounts excels in supporting diverse audiences through MTD transitions, from self-employed to partnerships. Our clients share: "As a landlord, PJL made compliance straightforward." Count on our tailored expertise.

Guided Preparation Steps

✅ Step 1: Check if You’re Registered

  • New VAT registrations are auto-enrolled into MTD.

  • If you registered before April 2022 and haven’t switched, you need to act now.

✅ Step 2: Register for MTD for VAT (if needed)

  • Use your Government Gateway login

  • Sign up here: Sign Up with HMRC

  • Register at least 7 days before your next VAT Return is due

  • Wait for HMRC confirmation (usually within 72 hours)

✅ Step 3: Using an Agent?

  • We can register and manage MTD for you

  • You stay hands-off—we do the admin and handle compliance

If challenges arise, reach out to us for tailored assistance.

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Frequently Asked

Avoid the complexities of being MTD compliant.

Proper MTD registration and setup leads to effortless compliance. Skipping steps risks delays and fines. Reach out to PJL Accounts for seamless assistance today.