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UK Extends VAT Final Return Deadline Post-Deregistration for Businesses, Effective May 2025

  • HMRC in the UK extends the deadline for final VAT return submission after deregistration.
  • Change affects businesses deregistering from VAT in the UK.
  • Previously, businesses had one month and seven days to submit their final VAT return.
  • Delays in processing deregistrations could lead to penalties for businesses.
  • New amendment allows HMRC to extend the deadline for final VAT returns.
  • Provides businesses more flexibility if deregistration processing is delayed.
  • Amendment formalizes existing practice of deadline extensions by HMRC.
  • Aims to prevent unfair penalties and improve clarity and consistency in deregistration procedures.

Source: easytax.co

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