Setup or reinstate a Direct Debit for paying VAT
This guide will take you step-by-step through setting up (or reinstating) on the HMRC portal paying your VAT by Direct Debit.
HMRC are continually modifying the screens, some steps may appear different.
1. Log in to your business tax account, there is link copied below
Log in to your business tax account via HMRC Online Services.
You can obtain detailed instructions on how to log in here.
2. Once in your HMRC Business tax account scroll down and select "View your VAT account"
3. On the "Your VAT account" screen scroll down to the "Manage your VAT" area and select "Payments and repayments"
4. Select "Set up a Direct Debit" and select "Continue"
5. Select desired email address and select "Continue"
6. Enter the bank account details and select "Continue"
7. Check the details and select "Confirm and set up Direct Debit"
8. From the confirmation screen select "Return to tax account"
