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VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists online

Internet Service Technical Pack for software developers

Note: the packs contain documentation required to support the development of software for the online filing of VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists returns over the Internet.

These packs are aimed at software developers only and not for users who may wish to use the service, VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists online.

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Generic documents

Description

Version number

Version date

The Government Gateway Submission Protocol (PDF 612K)
describes the protocol for communicating with the Government Gateway. Any application wishing to submit eXtensible Markup Language (XML) to HMRC must comply with this protocol.

3.1

06/03/08

Generic IRmark techpack
This techpack contains technical specifications and examples of the generic Irmark.

 

 

Local Test Service and LTS Update Manager

Local Test Service (LTS) and LTS Update Manager (LTSUM) - These tools give you the facility to test your software for HM Revenue & Customs rules compliance within your own environment.

VAT

Download the VAT Returns Techpack in compressed format-v3.3 (ZIP 685K) to detach all the items listed below or download the individual files you require from the following list.

Description

Version number

Version date

VAT Technical Pack changes (PDF 30K)

3.6

20/01/10

How to use the test services (PDF 40K)

3.1

17/11/09

VAT Recognition Process (PDF 39K)

3.2

21/09/09

VAT GovTalkHeader Business Rules (PDF 44K)

3.0

04/08/09

VAT RIM artefacts (ZIP 447K)

2.2

13/01/10

VAT TPVS VRN coverage (PDF 68K)

2.2

21/01/10

VAT Non-Form Validation Rules (PDF 32K)

1.1

21/01/10

VAT request valid sample

1.0

21/01/10

VAT Test Cases (PDF 60K)

2.2

29/09/09

ECSL

Download the EC Sales List in compressed format-v2.0 (ZIP 498K) to detach all the items listed below or download the individual files you require from the following list.

 

Description

Version number

Version date

ECSL Technical Pack changes (PDF 27K)

2.0

04/09/09

ECSL Technical Interface Specification (PDF 484K)

2.0

07/07/09

VATCore schema

1.1

05/06/09

VATCore changes (PDF 29K)

0.A

24/06/09

ECSL request valid sample

1.0

21/01/10

ECSL test cases (PDF 33K)

2.0

02/12/09

 

Developer forum minutes

Location

Date

Developer Forum minutes November 2008

25 November 2008

Developer Forum minutes March 2009 10 March 2009

Developer Forum minutes September 2009 (PDF 49K)

17 September 2009