Re-authorising MTD for VAT.
Re-authorising Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT.
In line with HMRC guidelines, you will need to re-authorise this application for MTD every 18 months. You can check your re-authorisation date easily. To do this go to:
- Settings
- VAT return filing
- Status
If your MTD status has expired, this will be stated.

You now need to re-authorise this application for MTD. To do this:
- Choose ‘Revoke authorisation’
- Then confirm this action
- Next, choose ‘Authorise’

- This will launch a GOV.UK pop-up

- Review this screen and then ‘Continue’
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authorisation
You will need the government gateway login details that you used to register for MTD. You will also need the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) device you usually use when logging into HMRC services.
- Once completed, the app will be re-authorised with HMRC for 18 months. The status field will show the date you are authorised to.