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Making Tax Digital (MTD) Services for UK Businesses & Landlords

We help businesses, landlords and self-employed individuals stay organised, compliant and prepared for HMRC's evolving digital reporting requirements.

  • ACCA Qualified Accountants
  • MTD Compatible Software Support
  • Fixed Fees
  • UK Online Accountants
  • Year-Round Support
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) is changing how businesses, landlords, and self-employed individuals keep records and report tax to HMRC. Whether you already need to comply with MTD for VAT or are preparing for MTD for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) from 2026 onwards, having the right systems and support in place is becoming increasingly important.

Our role is simple: help you implement the right systems, maintain accurate records, and meet HMRC's digital reporting requirements with confidence.

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Why Making Tax Digital Matters
Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s long-term move toward a fully digital tax system. The rules require businesses and individuals to maintain digital records, use HMRC-compatible software, and submit information electronically through approved systems.
For many businesses, MTD is more than a compliance change. It also affects bookkeeping processes, software systems, quarterly reporting obligations, and how financial records are maintained throughout the year.

Businesses that fail to prepare properly may face:

 

  • inaccurate bookkeeping and reporting errors
  • missed VAT or quarterly filing deadlines
  • HMRC penalties and compliance issues
  • poor visibility over business finances
  • unnecessary administrative stress
  • difficulties transitioning from spreadsheets or manual records

 

With MTD continuing to expand over the coming years, having structured digital systems in place early can make compliance significantly easier.

Why Making Tax Digital Matters

MTD for VAT

All VAT-registered businesses are required to comply with Making Tax Digital for VAT. To meet these requirements, businesses must:

Keep VAT Records Digitally

Maintain digital records of your VAT transactions to meet HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements and keep your records organised throughout the year.

Use MTD-Compatible Software

Use approved accounting software to maintain VAT records, create digital links and submit information electronically to HMRC.

Submit VAT Returns Digitally

VAT returns must be submitted through compatible software using HMRC-approved reporting systems rather than through the old VAT online service.

How We Help with MTD for VAT
Whether you’re registering for VAT, moving from spreadsheets, changing accounting software, or struggling to keep up with quarterly submissions, we provide practical support to help your business meet HMRC requirements with confidence

Our MTD for VAT services include:

  • VAT registration support
  • MTD-compatible software setup
  • Digital bookkeeping reviews
  • VAT return preparation and submission
  • Bank feed integration
  • Ongoing VAT and bookkeeping support
MTD for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA)

New Quarterly Reporting Rules from 2026

MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will introduce major reporting changes for many self-employed individuals and landlords.

Under the new rules, qualifying taxpayers will need to:

 

  • maintain digital accounting records throughout the year
  • submit quarterly updates to HMRC
  • complete an End of Period Statement (EOPS)
  • submit a final declaration replacing the traditional Self Assessment process

 

The first quarterly updates are expected from August 2026 as HMRC phases in the new system.

These changes are likely to affect:

 

  • self-employed individuals
  • landlords and property investors
  • individuals with multiple income sources
  • taxpayers currently relying on spreadsheets or manual bookkeeping
Preparing for MTD for Income Tax
Preparing for MTD for Income Tax

Many landlords and self-employed individuals are unsure how the new quarterly reporting requirements will affect them.

We help clients prepare early by:

  • implementing digital bookkeeping systems
  • selecting suitable MTD-compatible software
  • organising accounting records correctly
  • preparing for quarterly reporting obligations
  • providing ongoing support throughout the transition

 

Taking action early can help avoid rushed transitions, reporting problems, and unnecessary disruption once the rules become mandatory.

Digital Bookkeeping & MTD Software Setup

Accurate digital bookkeeping sits at the centre of Making Tax Digital compliance.

We help businesses move away from manual record keeping and implement cloud-based accounting systems that simplify bookkeeping, improve financial visibility, and support ongoing HMRC compliance.

Our support includes:

  • cloud bookkeeping setup
  • bank feed integration
  • receipt capture systems
  • software migration support
  • digital record organisation
  • bookkeeping reviews and corrections
  • real-time financial reporting

 

We work with leading HMRC-compatible software platforms including:

  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • FreeAgent
  • Sage
  • other approved MTD software solutions

 

Our focus is not simply installing software, but ensuring your bookkeeping processes are structured correctly from the beginning.

Digital Bookkeeping & MTD Software Setup

Businesses We Support

Supporting businesses and individuals across the UK with fully online Making Tax Digital compliance and bookkeeping support.
Limited Companies

Limited Companies

Year-round bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and digital accounting support for owner-managed companies.

Contractors & Consultants

Simple online bookkeeping and MTD support designed for service-based businesses and contractors.

Landlords & Property Businesses

Digital record keeping and MTD preparation for landlords and property income reporting.

Self-Employed Individuals

Quarterly reporting support, bookkeeping setup, and MTD for ITSA preparation.

E-commerce Businesses

Cloud bookkeeping, VAT support, and software integration for online businesses.

Startups & Growing Businesses

Digital accounting systems designed to scale as your business grows.

Businesses Switching Accountants

Smooth bookkeeping handovers, software transitions, and ongoing support designed to improve visibility and organisation.

Unsure What MTD Means for Your Business?

Every business is different. We’ll help you understand your obligations, review your current setup and recommend practical solutions that fit your needs.

Book a session via Calendly and get personalized guidance to grow your business.

Why Clients Choose RAIMS for MTD

Many businesses are comfortable running their business operations but feel uncertain about HMRC’s digital reporting requirements, bookkeeping systems, or software setup. We focus on making the process straightforward, practical, and manageable.

Clients choose RAIMS because they want:

 

  • clear guidance without jargon
  • accurate and timely submissions
  • support choosing the right software
  • fixed fee online accounting support
  • proactive bookkeeping oversight
  • help staying organised throughout the year
  • reliable support as MTD rules continue expanding

 

Our goal is to simplify Making Tax Digital so business owners can spend less time worrying about bookkeeping and reporting requirements, and more time focusing on running their business.

Our MTD Process

1. Review Your Current Records

We assess your bookkeeping systems, software, and existing record keeping processes to identify what needs improving for MTD compliance.

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2. Set Up Your Digital System

We configure your accounting software, bank feeds, bookkeeping categories, and digital records correctly from the beginning.

3. Manage Your MTD Submissions

VAT returns, quarterly updates, End of Period Statements, and final declarations are prepared and submitted accurately and on time.

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4. Ongoing Support Throughout the Year

We remain available for bookkeeping support, software questions, compliance checks, and ongoing guidance whenever needed.

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Common MTD Problems We Help Solve

Many businesses come to us after discovering their existing systems are no longer suitable for HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requirements.

 

  • spreadsheets that no longer meet HMRC requirements
  • disorganised bookkeeping records
  • incorrect VAT submissions
  • uncertainty around MTD for ITSA
  • software setup issues
  • migration problems when changing systems

 

These issues are common, particularly for businesses transitioning from manual or spreadsheet-based systems.

Our role is to simplify the process and ensure your records remain accurate, organised and easier to manage going forward.

Frequently Asked Questions About Making Tax Digital

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s initiative requiring businesses and individuals to keep digital tax records and submit information using approved software.
Yes. HMRC requires submissions to be made through approved digital accounting software or bridging solutions.
Yes. We handle software setup, migration, bookkeeping configuration, and ongoing support.
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) introduces quarterly reporting and digital bookkeeping requirements for qualifying self-employed individuals and landlords.
Yes. We prepare and submit VAT returns through HMRC-approved MTD systems.
Yes. We support landlords with digital bookkeeping, software setup, and ongoing MTD compliance preparation.
We can help migrate your records to cloud accounting software or implement suitable MTD-compatible solutions.
Yes. RAIMS provides fully online MTD accounting and bookkeeping support for clients across the UK.
Yes. Our MTD services are provided on a fixed fee basis with clear pricing and no hidden charges.
Yes. We can review your records, correct bookkeeping issues, and help bring your compliance fully up to date.
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Client Reviews

Faisal Shahzad

★★★★★

Very happy with services provided by RAIMS Accountants who helped me getting fully prepared for Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment and explained everything clearly from the start. They put me onto free MTD software, organised my bookkeeping properly, and made the whole process far less stressful. If you're self-employed and unsure about the new MTD rules, I'd definitely recommend them.

Zahid Imran

★★★★★

"He is such an immaculate person. Being account very passionate to his job. I am with him for years. Such a great experiance."

MB UK

★★★★★

Excellent service covering limited company accounts, corporation tax, VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll, CIS returns and refunds, self assessment, personal tax, business start-up support, company formation, and UTR number applications. Very professional ACCA qualified accountant offering affordable one-to-one service and ongoing HMRC compliance support.

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