What is VAT returns in Gaffer?
VAT returns give you MTD-ready VAT summaries. It is part of Gaffer's all-in-one platform, so it shares the same customers, jobs and invoices as everything else you do.
Invoicing & Payments
VAT returns, built into the platform that runs your trade
VAT returns in Gaffer means MTD-ready VAT summaries — without bolting on another tool. It works with your jobs, customers, quotes, invoices and compliance, on web and the offline-first mobile app.
No credit card required · One platform · Web & Android (iOS coming soon)
How VAT returns works in Gaffer
MTD-ready VAT summaries — and it connects to everything else you run in Gaffer.
Get paid faster
Send the invoice the moment the job is signed off and take payment on the spot.
No double entry
Everything reconciles with Xero and QuickBooks automatically.
UK-ready finance
CIS, VAT and retention handled the way UK trades need.
In one platform
VAT returns works alongside your jobs, customers, quotes and invoices — no separate app, no double entry.
Built for 58 trades
VAT returns fits how UK trade businesses actually work, whatever your trade.
Live in minutes
Switch vAT returns on and start the same day — import your existing data in a few clicks.
What you get
VAT returns is part of the same platform as your jobs, quotes, invoices and compliance — see the full feature list.
- VAT returns included — no separate subscription
- Works on web and Android (iOS coming soon)
- Offline-first on site, syncs automatically
- Available across all 58 trades
- Set up in minutes, import data in a few clicks
- UK-based product and support
- 14-day free trial, no card required
Common questions
Does it work on mobile and offline?
Yes. The Gaffer field app is offline-first — capture and use it with no signal and it syncs automatically when you are back online.
Is it an extra add-on?
No. It is built into Gaffer alongside the rest of the platform, with specialist trade packs switched on for your trade.
How do I get started?
Start a free 14-day trial — no card needed — and bring your existing data across in a few clicks from your old software or a spreadsheet.
Put VAT returns to work
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.