questionText: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of (a) the number of businesses currently unable to pay VAT by Direct Debit, (b) the number of VAT-registered businesses which do not maintain a UK bank account capable of supporting Direct Debit payments, (c) the implementation costs to businesses, (d) the implementation costs to HM Revenue and Customs; and whether an impact assessment has been completed.
answerText: The government is consulting on proposals to require payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit.No decisions have been taken on the design of any future compliance or enforcement framework. The consultation seeks views on a range of issues...
heading: Business: VAT