Guide to Setting Up VAT Payments via Direct Debit Using VATC9 Form

• Instruct your bank or building society to pay your VAT by Direct Debit
• Use the Making Tax Digital VATC9 form to authorize the setup of a Direct Debit for VAT payments
• Published by HM Revenue and Customs on 27 January 2016
• Last updated on 20 December 2024
• Documents available include an instruction form for Direct Debit setup in PDF format, 136 KB, 1 page
• The PDF file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology and an accessible format can be requested
• Businesses needing only one signature can set up Direct Debit online via their VAT account
• Businesses requiring multiple signatures must complete and send the VATC9 form to HMRC
• The form must include the business VAT registration number and an email address in the specified section
• Agents should use the designated form for their clients

Source: gov.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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