Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020.
You can:
- pay the deferred VAT in full on or before 31 March 2021
- opt in to the VAT deferral new payment scheme when it launches in 2021
- contact HMRC if you need more help to pay
Check how you can pay your deferred VAT.
If you want to opt in to the new payment scheme: You cannot opt in yet. The online opt in process will be available in early 2021. You must opt in yourself; your agent cannot do this for you.
Instead of paying the full amount by the end of March 2021, you can make up to 11 smaller monthly instalments, interest free.
All instalments must be paid by the end of March 2022.
For more information on the opt in paying system please visit the GOV.UK website.