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UK VAT Penalty Calculator: Check Your Late Filing & Payment Fines

Calculate your HMRC VAT penalty points, £200 fines, late payment penalties, and interest instantly.

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Enter Your VAT Details

<strong>Filing Frequency</strong>
How often do you file VAT returns with HMRC?
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How many times have you filed late in the last 24 months?
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How much VAT do you currently owe to HMRC?
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How many days late is your current VAT payment?
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Late Filing Penalties

Number of late returns in the last 24 months.
How many late returns before you get a £200 penalty.
You have reached the penalty threshold (5 late returns) for monthly VAT returns. Each late return at or above this threshold results in a £200 fine.
You have reached the penalty threshold (4 late returns) for quarterly VAT returns. Each late return at or above this threshold results in a £200 fine.
You have reached the penalty threshold (2 late returns) for annual VAT returns. Each late return at or above this threshold results in a £200 fine.
You are below the penalty threshold for your VAT returns. No £200 penalties are due—keep filing on time!
This is the total amount you owe in £200 penalties for late VAT returns.

Late Payment Penalties

The number of days your payment is overdue beyond the first 30 days.
Extra interest is due for each day your VAT payment exceeds 30 days late.
No penalty applies if you pay your VAT within 15 days of the deadline period.
A penalty of 2% of the VAT you owe applies if you pay between 16-30 days late.
A penalty of 4% of the VAT you owe applies if you pay more than 30 days late.

Your Total Penalties

The total amount you may need to pay in VAT penalties.

Although this calculator is designed to provide accurate penalty estimates, results depend on the information you enter. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult your accountant or a qualified tax advisor.