Correct errors in box 8 or 9 of your VAT Return

When to use this service

Use this service to tell HMRC about any errors you made to box 8 or 9 of your previous VAT Returns.

HMRC uses box 8 and 9 to check if a business needs to register to submit Intrastat declarations.

Before you start

Box 8 of your VAT return should only reflect goods moved from Northern Ireland (NI) to the EU. While box 9 should only reflect goods moved from the EU to NI.

What you will need

You will need:

  • your company’s name and VAT registration number
  • a contact person’s name, job title, email address and phone number
  • for the VAT accounting period you need to correct, the details of your original entry for box 8 or 9 and your corrected entry

Get help

If you need help with updating box 8 or 9 of your VAT Return or using this service, email intrastatenquiries@hmrc.gov.uk.

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