Bridging software is a vital tool that enables businesses to comply with HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT rules without replacing their existing record‑keeping system. It provides a digital link between current spreadsheets or accounting tools and HMRC's MTD platform, ensuring fully compliant VAT submissions.
Why Bridging Software is Required
Many businesses still rely on spreadsheets or older accounting software that is not MTD for VAT compatible. This creates a gap between how VAT records are kept and how HMRC requires VAT returns to be submitted. Bridging software fills that gap by:
- Connecting spreadsheets and non‑compliant software to HMRC
- Transferring VAT figures digitally and securely
- Ensuring full compliance with MTD for VAT regulations
Using MTD‑compatible bridging software such as Easy MTD allows businesses to submit VAT returns directly from spreadsheets or exported files, without changing how they record their day‑to‑day transactions.
No Need to Use or Change Accounting Software
One of the biggest advantages of bridging software is that it removes the need to switch to expensive or complex accounting packages. Businesses can continue using:
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- OpenOffice Calc
- Any other spreadsheet
- Legacy or irreplaceable accounting systems
MTD bridging software like Easy MTD offers a cost‑effective and efficient way to meet digital VAT submission requirements while maintaining familiar processes. It also helps reduce manual data entry errors and improves accuracy.
Remaining MTD Compliant Without Change
Whether you’re a small business, a VAT‑registered sole trader, or an agent managing multiple clients, bridging software ensures you remain fully compliant with MTD for VAT - without disrupting your existing workflow.
It's a straightforward, reliable solution for anyone who wants to meet HMRC’s digital VAT rules while keeping their current systems in place.