VAT (MTD) API
Date | Amount |
---|---|
Version and status | |
Available in Sandbox | Yes |
Sandbox base URL | https://test-api.service.hmrc.gov.uk |
Available in Production | Yes |
Production base URL | https://api.service.hmrc.gov.uk |
Overview
This API allows developers to:
- retrieve VAT obligations
- submit and view a VAT return
- retrieve a VAT liability
- retrieve a VAT payment
For more background on the VAT API, see the MTDfB VAT Guide for Vendors.
For information on how to connect to this API see the VAT MTD end-to-end service guide.
Send fraud prevention data
HMRC monitors transactions to help protect your customers' confidential data from criminals and fraudsters.
Check the data you need to send. You can also use the Test API during initial development and as part of your quality assurance checks.
Changelog
You can find the changelog in the vat-api GitHub wiki.
Support
- For non-technical, fraud prevention, and platform-related issues, you need to contact the Software Development Support Team (SDST).
- Raise technical issues on the vat-api GitHub page.
Testing
You can use the sandbox environment to test this API. You can use the Create Test User API or it's frontend service to create test users.
It may not be possible to test all scenarios in the sandbox. You can test some scenarios by passing the Gov-Test-Scenario header. Documentation for each endpoint includes a Test data section, which explains the scenarios that you can simulate using the Gov-Test-Scenario header.
If you have a specific testing need that is not supported in the sandbox, contact our support team.
Some APIs may be marked [test only]. This means that they are not available for use in production and may change.
Versioning
When an API changes in a way that is backwards-incompatible, we increase the version number of the API. See our reference guide for more on versioning.
Errors
We use standard HTTP status codes to show whether an API request succeeded or not. They are usually in the range:
- 200 to 299 if it succeeded, including code 202 if it was accepted by an API that needs to wait for further action
- 400 to 499 if it failed because of a client error by your application
- 500 to 599 if it failed because of an error on our server
Errors specific to each API are shown in the Endpoints section, under Response. See our reference guide for more on errors.
Endpoints
/organisations/vat/{vrn}/obligations
Retrieve VAT obligations
GET
Retrieve VAT obligations. This endpoint is one of the mandatory endpoints to use to achieve the minimum level of compliance. The other endpoint required to achieve the minimum level of compliance is Submit VAT return for period.
Path parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
vrn
string
required
|
VAT registration number.
For example: |
Query parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
from
string
optional
|
Date from which to return obligations. Mandatory unless the status is O.
For example: |
to
string
optional
|
Date to which to return obligations. Mandatory unless the status is O.
For example: |
status
string
optional
|
Obligation status to return: O=Open, F= Fulfilled. Omit status to retrieve all obligations.
For example: |
Request headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
Accept
required
|
Specifies the response format and the version of the API to be used. application/vnd.hmrc.1.0+json
|
Gov-Test-Scenario
optional
|
Only in sandbox environment. See Test Data table for all header values. -
|
Authorization
required
|
An
OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token
with the read:vat scope.
For example: Bearer bb7fed3fe10dd235a2ccda3d50fb
|
See also fraud prevention.
Responses
HTTP status 200 (OK)
Response headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
X-CorrelationId
required
|
Unique id for operation tracking c75f40a6-a3df-4429-a697-471eeec46435
|
See also fraud prevention.
Quarterly obligations; one fulfilled
{ "obligations": [ { "start": "2017-01-01", "end": "2017-03-31", "due": "2017-05-07", "status": "F", "periodKey": "18A1", "received": "2017-05-06" }, { "start": "2017-04-01", "end": "2017-06-30", "due": "2017-08-07", "status": "O", "periodKey": "18A2" } ] }
Monthly obligations; one fulfilled
{ "obligations": [ { "start": "2017-01-01", "end": "2017-01-31", "due": "2017-03-07", "status": "F", "periodKey": "18AD", "received": "2017-03-06" }, { "start": "2017-02-01", "end": "2017-02-28", "due": "2017-04-07", "status": "O", "periodKey": "18AE" } ] }
Name | Description |
---|---|
obligations
array
required
|
Obligation |
start
string
required
|
The start date of this obligation period Date in the format
For example: |
end
string
required
|
The end date of this obligation period Date in the format
For example: |
due
string
required
|
The due date for this obligation period, in the format YYYY-MM-DD. For example: 2017-01-25. The due date for monthly/quarterly obligations is one month and seven days from the end date. The due date for Payment On Account customers is the last working day of the month after the end date. For example if the end date is 2018-02-28, the due date is 2018-03-29 (because the 31 March is a Saturday and the 30 March is Good Friday). |
status
string
required
|
Which obligation statuses to return (O = Open, F = Fulfilled)
For example: |
received
string
optional
|
The obligation received date, is returned when status is (F = Fulfilled) Date in the format
For example: |
periodKey
string
required
|
The ID code for the period that this obligation belongs to. The format is a string of four alphanumeric characters. Occasionally the format includes the # symbol.
For example: |
Error scenarios
Scenario | HTTP status | Code |
---|---|---|
Invalid VRN |
400 (Bad Request) |
VRN_INVALID |
Invalid date from |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_DATE_FROM |
Invalid date to |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_DATE_TO |
Invalid date range, must be 366 days or less |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_DATE_RANGE |
Invalid status |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_STATUS |
The remote endpoint has indicated that no associated data is found |
404 (Not Found) |
NOT_FOUND |
The client and/or agent is not authorised. This is normally because: the client is not subscribed to MTD, the agent is not subscribed to Agent Services, or the client has not authorised the agent to act on their behalf. |
403 (Forbidden) |
CLIENT_OR_AGENT_NOT_AUTHORISED |
The request could not be completed as it relates to an insolvent trader, which are not supported by this API. |
403 (Forbidden) |
RULE_INSOLVENT_TRADER |
For error scenarios that are common across all APIs, and for error formats, see our reference guide.
Test data
Scenario simulations using Gov-Test-Scenario headers are only available in sandbox environment.
Header Value (Gov-Test-Scenario) | Scenario |
---|---|
Default (No header value) |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and one is fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_NONE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and none are fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_ONE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and one is fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_TWO_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and two are fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_THREE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and three are fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_FOUR_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations and four are fulfilled. |
MONTHLY_NONE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations and none are fulfilled. |
MONTHLY_ONE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations and one month is fulfilled. |
MONTHLY_TWO_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations and two months are fulfilled. |
MONTHLY_THREE_MET |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations and three months are fulfilled. |
MONTHLY_OBS_##_OPEN |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations for 2018 and the ## month is open. All previous obligations for same year will show as fulfilled. Accepts 01 to 12. Example: MONTHLY_OBS_03_OPEN. |
MONTHLY_OBS_12_FULFILLED |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations for 2018 and all obligations are fulfilled. |
QUARTERLY_OBS_##_OPEN |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations for 2018 and the ## quarter is open. All previous obligations for same year will show as fulfilled. Accepts 01 to 04. Example: QUARTERLY_OBS_02_OPEN. |
QUARTERLY_OBS_04_FULFILLED |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations for 2018 and all obligations are fulfilled. |
MULTIPLE_OPEN_MONTHLY |
Simulates the scenario where the client has monthly obligations for 2018 and two are open. |
MULTIPLE_OPEN_QUARTERLY |
Simulates the scenario where the client has quarterly obligations for 2018 and two are open. |
OBS_SPANS_MULTIPLE_YEARS |
Simulates the scenario where the client has an obligation that spans both calendar years 2018 and 2019. |
INSOLVENT_TRADER |
Simulates the scenario where the client is an insolvent trader. |
NOT_FOUND |
Simulates the scenario where no data is found. |
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/organisations/vat/{vrn}/returns
Submit VAT return for period
POST
Submit VAT return for period. This endpoint is one of the mandatory endpoints to use to achieve the minimum level of compliance. The other endpoint required to achieve the minimum level of compliance is Retrieve VAT obligations.
Path parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
vrn
string
required
|
VAT registration number.
For example: |
Request headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
Accept
required
|
Specifies the response format and the version of the API to be used. application/vnd.hmrc.1.0+json
|
Content-Type
required
|
Specifies the format of the request body, which must be JSON. application/json
|
Gov-Test-Scenario
optional
|
Only in sandbox environment. See Test Data table for all header values. -
|
Authorization
required
|
An
OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token
with the write:vat scope.
For example: Bearer bb7fed3fe10dd235a2ccda3d50fb
|
See also fraud prevention.
Request
Scenario: VAT Return with decimals
{ "periodKey": "A001", "vatDueSales": 105.50, "vatDueAcquisitions": -100.45, "totalVatDue": 5.05, "vatReclaimedCurrPeriod": 105.15, "netVatDue": 100.10, "totalValueSalesExVAT": 300, "totalValuePurchasesExVAT": 300, "totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT": 3000, "totalAcquisitionsExVAT": 3000, "finalised": true }
Scenario: VAT Return with a hash in the periodKey
{ "periodKey": "#001", "vatDueSales": 100.00, "vatDueAcquisitions": 100.00, "totalVatDue": 200.00, "vatReclaimedCurrPeriod": 100.00, "netVatDue": 100.00, "totalValueSalesExVAT": 500, "totalValuePurchasesExVAT": 500, "totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT": 500, "totalAcquisitionsExVAT": 500, "finalised": true }
Name | Description |
---|---|
periodKey
string
required
|
The ID code for the period that this obligation belongs to. The format is a string of four alphanumeric characters. Occasionally the format includes the # symbol.
For example: |
vatDueSales
number
required
|
VAT due on sales and other outputs. This corresponds to box 1 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
vatDueAcquisitions
number
required
|
VAT due in the period on acquisitions of goods made in Northern Ireland from EU Member States. This corresponds to box 2 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
totalVatDue
number
required
|
Total VAT due (the sum of vatDueSales and vatDueAcquisitions). This corresponds to box 3 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
vatReclaimedCurrPeriod
number
required
|
VAT reclaimed in the period on purchases and other inputs (including acquisitions in Northern Ireland from EU member states). This corresponds to box 4 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
netVatDue
number
required
|
The difference between totalVatDue and vatReclaimedCurrPeriod. This corresponds to box 5 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between 0.00 and 99999999999.99 |
totalValueSalesExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of sales and all other outputs excluding any VAT. This corresponds to box 6 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalValuePurchasesExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of purchases and all other inputs excluding any VAT (including exempt purchases). This corresponds to box 7 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of dispatches of goods and related costs (excluding VAT) from Northern Ireland to EU Member States. This corresponds to box 8 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalAcquisitionsExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of acquisitions of goods and related costs (excluding VAT) made in Northern Ireland from EU Member States. This corresponds to box 9 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
finalised
boolean
required
|
Declaration that the user has finalised their VAT return.
For example: |
Responses
HTTP status 201 (Created)
Response headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
X-CorrelationId
required
|
Unique id for operation tracking c75f40a6-a3df-4429-a697-471eeec46435
|
Receipt-ID
required
|
Unique reference number returned for a submission 2dd537bc-4244-4ebf-bac9-96321be13cdc
|
Receipt-Timestamp
required
|
The timestamp from the signature, in ISO8601 format 2018-02-14T09:32:15Z
|
Receipt-Signature
required
|
This header is not currently used DO NOT USE
|
See also fraud prevention.
{ "processingDate": "2018-01-16T08:20:27.895+0000", "paymentIndicator": "BANK", "formBundleNumber": "256660290587", "chargeRefNumber": "aCxFaNx0FZsCvyWF" }
Name | Description |
---|---|
processingDate
string
required
|
The time that the message was processed in the system. |
formBundleNumber
string
required
|
Unique number that represents the form bundle. The system stores VAT Return data in forms, which are held in a unique form bundle.
Must conform to the regular expression |
paymentIndicator
string
optional
|
Is DD if the netVatDue value is a debit and HMRC holds a Direct Debit Instruction for the client. Is BANK if the netVatDue value is a credit and HMRC holds the client’s bank data. Otherwise not present. Limited to the following possible values: DD
BANK
|
chargeRefNumber
string
optional
|
The charge reference number is returned, only if the netVatDue value is a debit. Between 1 and 16 characters. |
Error scenarios
Scenario | HTTP status | Code |
---|---|---|
Invalid VRN |
400 (Bad Request) |
VRN_INVALID |
Invalid period key |
400 (Bad Request) |
PERIOD_KEY_INVALID |
Invalid request |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_REQUEST |
totalVatDue should be equal to the sum of vatDueSales and vatDueAcquisitions |
400 (Bad Request) |
VAT_TOTAL_VALUE |
netVatDue should be the difference between the largest and the smallest values among totalVatDue and vatReclaimedCurrPeriod |
400 (Bad Request) |
VAT_NET_VALUE |
Please provide a numeric field |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_NUMERIC_VALUE |
The monetary amount is invalid |
400 (Bad Request) |
INVALID_MONETARY_AMOUNT |
User has not declared VAT return as final |
403 (Forbidden) |
NOT_FINALISED |
User has already submitted a VAT return for the given period |
403 (Forbidden) |
DUPLICATE_SUBMISSION |
Return submitted too early |
403 (Forbidden) |
TAX_PERIOD_NOT_ENDED |
The client and/or agent is not authorised. This is normally because: the client is not subscribed to MTD, the agent is not subscribed to Agent Services, or the client has not authorised the agent to act on their behalf. |
403 (Forbidden) |
CLIENT_OR_AGENT_NOT_AUTHORISED |
The request could not be completed as it relates to an insolvent trader, which are not supported by this API. |
403 (Forbidden) |
RULE_INSOLVENT_TRADER |
For error scenarios that are common across all APIs, and for error formats, see our reference guide.
Test data
Scenario simulations using Gov-Test-Scenario headers are only available in sandbox environment.
Using this endpoint in the sandbox environment will store the data submitted. There is no requirement to use the periodKeys in the obligation response in the sandbox environment.
Header Value (Gov-Test-Scenario) | Scenario |
---|---|
INVALID_VRN |
Submission has not passed validation. Invalid parameter VRN. |
INVALID_PERIODKEY |
Submission has not passed validation. Invalid parameter PERIODKEY. |
INVALID_PAYLOAD |
Submission has not passed validation. Invalid parameter Payload. |
DUPLICATE_SUBMISSION |
The remote endpoint has indicated that VAT has already been submitted for that period. |
TAX_PERIOD_NOT_ENDED |
The remote endpoint has indicated that the submission is for a tax period that has not ended. |
INSOLVENT_TRADER |
Simulates the scenario where the client is an insolvent trader. |
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/organisations/vat/{vrn}/returns/{periodKey}
View VAT Return
GET
Retrieve a submitted VAT return
Path parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
vrn
string
required
|
VAT registration number.
For example: |
periodKey
string
required
|
The ID code for the period that this obligation belongs to. The format is a string of four alphanumeric characters. Occasionally the format includes the “#” symbol, which must be URL-encoded.
For example: |
Request headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
Accept
required
|
Specifies the response format and the version of the API to be used. application/vnd.hmrc.1.0+json
|
Gov-Test-Scenario
optional
|
Only in sandbox environment. See Test Data table for all header values. -
|
Authorization
required
|
An
OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token
with the read:vat scope.
For example: Bearer bb7fed3fe10dd235a2ccda3d50fb
|
See also fraud prevention.
Responses
HTTP status 200 (OK)
Response headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
X-CorrelationId
required
|
Unique id for operation tracking c75f40a6-a3df-4429-a697-471eeec46435
|
See also fraud prevention.
VAT Return with decimals
{ "periodKey": "A001", "vatDueSales": 105.5, "vatDueAcquisitions": -100.45, "totalVatDue": 5.05, "vatReclaimedCurrPeriod": 105.15, "netVatDue": 100.1, "totalValueSalesExVAT": 300, "totalValuePurchasesExVAT": 300, "totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT": 3000, "totalAcquisitionsExVAT": 3000 }
VAT Return with a hash in the periodKey
{ "periodKey": "#001", "vatDueSales": 100, "vatDueAcquisitions": 100, "totalVatDue": 200, "vatReclaimedCurrPeriod": 100, "netVatDue": 100, "totalValueSalesExVAT": 500, "totalValuePurchasesExVAT": 500, "totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT": 500, "totalAcquisitionsExVAT": 500 }
Name | Description |
---|---|
periodKey
string
required
|
The ID code for the period that this obligation belongs to. The format is a string of four alphanumeric characters. Occasionally the format includes the # symbol.
For example: |
vatDueSales
number
required
|
VAT due on sales and other outputs. This corresponds to box 1 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
vatDueAcquisitions
number
required
|
VAT due in the period on acquisitions of goods made in Northern Ireland from EU Member States. This corresponds to box 2 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
totalVatDue
number
required
|
Total VAT due (the sum of vatDueSales and vatDueAcquisitions). This corresponds to box 3 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
vatReclaimedCurrPeriod
number
required
|
VAT reclaimed in the period on purchases and other inputs (including acquisitions in Northern Ireland from EU member states). This corresponds to box 4 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999.99 and 9999999999999.99. |
netVatDue
number
required
|
The difference between totalVatDue and vatReclaimedCurrPeriod. This corresponds to box 5 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between 0.00 and 99999999999.99 |
totalValueSalesExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of sales and all other outputs excluding any VAT. This corresponds to box 6 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalValuePurchasesExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of purchases and all other inputs excluding any VAT (including exempt purchases). This corresponds to box 7 on the VAT Return form. The value must be between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalValueGoodsSuppliedExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of dispatches of goods and related costs (excluding VAT) from Northern Ireland to EU Member States. This corresponds to box 8 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
totalAcquisitionsExVAT
number
required
|
Total value of acquisitions of goods and related costs (excluding VAT) made in Northern Ireland from EU Member States. This corresponds to box 9 on the VAT Return form. The value must be in pounds (no pence) between -9999999999999 and 9999999999999. |
Error scenarios
Scenario | HTTP status | Code |
---|---|---|
The provided VRN is invalid |
400 (Bad Request) |
VRN_INVALID |
Invalid period key |
400 (Bad Request) |
PERIOD_KEY_INVALID |
The date of the requested return cannot be more than four years from the current date |
403 (Forbidden) |
DATE_RANGE_TOO_LARGE |
The client and/or agent is not authorised. This is normally because: the client is not subscribed to MTD, the agent is not subscribed to Agent Services, or the client has not authorised the agent to act on their behalf. |
403 (Forbidden) |
CLIENT_OR_AGENT_NOT_AUTHORISED |
The request could not be completed as it relates to an insolvent trader, which are not supported by this API. |
403 (Forbidden) |
RULE_INSOLVENT_TRADER |
The remote endpoint has indicated that no associated data is found |
404 (Not Found) |
NOT_FOUND |
For error scenarios that are common across all APIs, and for error formats, see our reference guide.
Test data
Scenario simulations using Gov-Test-Scenario headers are only available in sandbox environment.
Using this endpoint in the sandbox environment will return the previously submitted data. A 404 (Not Found) response will be returned for a periodKey that has not been submitted.
Header Value (Gov-Test-Scenario) | Scenario |
---|---|
DATE_RANGE_TOO_LARGE |
The date of the requested return cannot be further than four years from the current date. |
INSOLVENT_TRADER |
Simulates the scenario where the client is an insolvent trader. |
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/organisations/vat/{vrn}/liabilities
Retrieve VAT liabilities
GET
Retrieve VAT liabilities
Path parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
vrn
string
required
|
VAT registration number.
For example: |
Query parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
from
string
required
|
Liabilities to return from date, the minimum 'from' date is 2017-12-01
For example: |
to
string
required
|
Liabilities to return up to date, the maximum 'to' date is the current date
For example: |
Request headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
Accept
required
|
Specifies the response format and the version of the API to be used. application/vnd.hmrc.1.0+json
|
Gov-Test-Scenario
optional
|
Only in sandbox environment. See Test Data table for all header values. -
|
Authorization
required
|
An
OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token
with the read:vat scope.
For example: Bearer bb7fed3fe10dd235a2ccda3d50fb
|
See also fraud prevention.
Responses
HTTP status 200 (OK)
Response headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
X-CorrelationId
required
|
Unique id for operation tracking c75f40a6-a3df-4429-a697-471eeec46435
|
See also fraud prevention.
{ "liabilities": [{ "taxPeriod": { "from": "2018-04-06", "to": "2018-07-06" }, "type": "VAT ...", "originalAmount": 6000.3, "outstandingAmount": 100.51, "due": "2018-07-06" }] }
Name | Description |
---|---|
liabilities
array
required
|
Liability |
taxPeriod
object
optional
|
The tax period |
from
string
required
|
The from date of this tax period Date in the format
For example: |
to
string
required
|
The to date of this tax period Date in the format
For example: |
type
string
required
|
The charge type of this liability. Max length, 30 characters.
For example: |
originalAmount
number
required
|
The original liability value. Defines a monetary value (to 2 decimal places), between -9,999,999,999,999.99 and 9,999,999,999,999.99 |
outstandingAmount
number
optional
|
The outstanding liability value. Defines a monetary value (to 2 decimal places), between -9,999,999,999,999.99 and 9,999,999,999,999.99 |
due
string
optional
|
Liability due date Date in the format
For example: |
Error scenarios
Scenario | HTTP status | Code |
---|---|---|
Invalid VRN |
400 (Bad Request) |
VRN_INVALID |
Invalid date from |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_FROM_INVALID |
Invalid date to |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_TO_INVALID |
Invalid date range, must be 365 days or less |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_RANGE_INVALID |
The remote endpoint has indicated that no associated data is found |
404 (Not Found) |
NOT_FOUND |
The client and/or agent is not authorised. This is normally because: the client is not subscribed to MTD, the agent is not subscribed to Agent Services, or the client has not authorised the agent to act on their behalf. |
403 (Forbidden) |
CLIENT_OR_AGENT_NOT_AUTHORISED |
The request could not be completed as it relates to an insolvent trader, which are not supported by this API. |
403 (Forbidden) |
RULE_INSOLVENT_TRADER |
For error scenarios that are common across all APIs, and for error formats, see our reference guide.
Test data
Scenario simulations using Gov-Test-Scenario headers are only available in sandbox environment.
Header Value (Gov-Test-Scenario) | Scenario |
---|---|
SINGLE_LIABILITY |
Returns a single valid liability when used with dates from 2017-01-02 and to 2017-02-02. |
MULTIPLE_LIABILITIES |
Returns multiple valid liabilities when used with dates from 2017-04-05 and to 2017-12-21. |
SINGLE_LIABILITY_2018_19 |
Returns a single valid liability when used with dates from 2018-01-02 and to 2018-02-02. |
MULTIPLE_LIABILITIES_2018_19 |
Returns multiple valid liabilities when used with dates from 2018-04-05 and to 2018-12-21. |
INSOLVENT_TRADER |
Simulates the scenario where the client is an insolvent trader. |
The 'to' date of the liability must fall within the date range provided.
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/organisations/vat/{vrn}/payments
Retrieve VAT payments
GET
Retrieve VAT payments
Path parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
vrn
string
required
|
VAT registration number.
For example: |
Query parameters
Name | Description |
---|---|
from
string
required
|
Payments to return from date, the minimum 'from' date is 2017-12-01
For example: |
to
string
required
|
Payments to return up to date, the maximum 'to' date is the current date
For example: |
Request headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
Accept
required
|
Specifies the response format and the version of the API to be used. application/vnd.hmrc.1.0+json
|
Gov-Test-Scenario
optional
|
Only in sandbox environment. See Test Data table for all header values. -
|
Authorization
required
|
An
OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token
with the read:vat scope.
For example: Bearer bb7fed3fe10dd235a2ccda3d50fb
|
See also fraud prevention.
Responses
HTTP status 200 (OK)
Response headers
Name | Description |
---|---|
X-CorrelationId
required
|
Unique id for operation tracking c75f40a6-a3df-4429-a697-471eeec46435
|
See also fraud prevention.
{ "payments": [{ "amount": 100.05, "received": "2018-04-06" }] }
Name | Description |
---|---|
payments
array
required
|
Payment |
amount
number
required
|
The payment value. Defines a monetary value (to 2 decimal places), between -9,999,999,999,999.99 and 9,999,999,999,999.99 |
received
string
optional
|
Payment received date Date in the format
For example: |
Error scenarios
Scenario | HTTP status | Code |
---|---|---|
Invalid VRN |
400 (Bad Request) |
VRN_INVALID |
Invalid date from |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_FROM_INVALID |
Invalid date to |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_TO_INVALID |
Invalid date range, must be 365 days or less |
400 (Bad Request) |
DATE_RANGE_INVALID |
The remote endpoint has indicated that no associated data is found |
404 (Not Found) |
NOT_FOUND |
The client and/or agent is not authorised. This is normally because: the client is not subscribed to MTD, the agent is not subscribed to Agent Services, or the client has not authorised the agent to act on their behalf. |
403 (Forbidden) |
CLIENT_OR_AGENT_NOT_AUTHORISED |
The request could not be completed as it relates to an insolvent trader, which are not supported by this API. |
403 (Forbidden) |
RULE_INSOLVENT_TRADER |
For error scenarios that are common across all APIs, and for error formats, see our reference guide.
Test data
Scenario simulations using Gov-Test-Scenario headers are only available in sandbox environment.
Header Value (Gov-Test-Scenario) | Scenario |
---|---|
SINGLE_PAYMENT |
Returns a single valid payment when used with dates from 2017-01-02 and to 2017-02-02. |
MULTIPLE_PAYMENTS |
Returns multiple valid payments when used with dates from 2017-02-27 and to 2017-12-21. |
SINGLE_PAYMENT_2018_19 |
Returns a single valid payment when used with dates from 2018-01-02 and to 2018-02-02. |
MULTIPLE_PAYMENTS_2018_19 |
Returns multiple valid payments when used with dates from 2018-02-27 and to 2018-12-21. |
INSOLVENT_TRADER |
Simulates the scenario where the client is an insolvent trader. |
The 'to' date of the payment must fall within the date range provided.
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