Get your next VAT refund in as little as 60 minutes
Whether you're in construction, retail, tech, manufacturing, creative industries, or professional services - if you're ever expecting a VAT refund, Adsum is for you. Get your refunds faster and make your money work harder.
Check your company's eligibilityDon't just take our word for it. See what our customers have to say about their experience with Adsum's Instant VAT Refunds. Discover how Adsum's Instant VAT Refunds can provide specific advantages for your industry. From start-ups to manufacturers, we've got benefits designed just for you.
Check your company's eligibilityin VAT refunds processed for UK SMEs
until you receive your next VAT refund
Get instant access to your VAT refunds and accelerate your growth potential.
We make sure you get your VAT refunds in as little as 60 minutes, providing financial stability and peace of mind.
Our service is quick and easy to set up, and doesn't require you to change your existing VAT submission process.
We are registered by the Financial Conduct Authority and our software is HMRC recognised.
No more uncertainty. No more waiting days for your money. No more disruptions. With Adsum, you get your VAT refund in as little as 60 minutes. It’s the game-changer fast-growing UK businesses have been waiting for.
Adsum’s service is designed to work seamlessly with all leading UK tax/accounting software. We’ve got you covered, no matter what software you use.
Your VAT refund in as little as 60 minutes of VAT return submission
Easy signup. Less than 5 minutes to set up
Refund sent straight to your business bank account (minus our fee)
Simple to activate or deactivate at any time
No changes to your business or accounting processes required
Includes everything from the One-off Instant Refunds
Receive your VAT refund pre-completion of large asset and property purchases
Creative Industries Tax Credit advance, calculation and submission
Ex-HMRC officers available to support you or your accountant with any HMRC related queries
Get it done faster
No project should be delayed due to waiting for resources. But with Instant VAT Refunds, you can source resources earlier to kickstart your next project.
Financial certainty
Instant VAT Refunds can help you manage your finances with more certainty, ensuring you have the funds necessary to pay contractors and suppliers on time, every time (even if others haven’t yet paid you).
Risk mitigation
Instant VAT Refunds act as a buffer against unforeseen expenses or project overruns, helping to mitigate financial risk.
Subscriptions fluctuate, but bills don’t
Your revenue from your customers may fluctuate, but your rent and utility bills do not. Don’t let a lag in revenue hold up your business. Instant VAT Refunds will give you peace of mind knowing you have instant access to your money.
Research and development
Instant VAT Refunds can be reinvested into R&D efforts, accelerating the pace of innovation and technological advancement.
Investment in sustainable practices
If you’re focused on net zero, Instant VAT Refunds can be used to invest in sustainable practices and technologies.
Sales may fluctuate, but your expenses don’t
Your sales may drop at certain points, but you still need to keep the lights on and your e-store fully stocked. Instant VAT Refunds will give you peace of mind, knowing you have instant access to your money.
Inventory management
Instant VAT Refunds can provide the necessary funds to restock inventory faster, helping to avoid stockouts and lost sales.
Marketing and advertising
With Instant VAT Refunds, you can invest in marketing and advertising efforts sooner, to drive more traffic and sales in quiet periods.
Supply chain management
Instant VAT Refunds can help you manage your supply chains more effectively, ensuring you have the funds to pay for materials and other supplies before you get paid.
Equipment maintenance and upgrades
Instant VAT Refunds can be used for equipment maintenance or upgrades, helping to avoid downtime or speed up operations.
Workforce management
Instant VAT Refunds can cover payroll expenses, ensuring a stable and motivated workforce.
Get it done faster
Waiting for resources to be freed up to start your next project is painful. But with Instant VAT Refunds, you can source resources earlier to kickstart your next project.
Project funding
Instant VAT Refunds can provide the funds to kickstart your latest creative projects or digital services.
Software and equipment
Instant VAT Refunds can be used to purchase necessary software or equipment, helping to enhance the quality of creative output.
Operational expenses
Instant VAT Refunds can help cover your operational expenses, ensuring smooth business operations.
Investment in new services
With instant access to funds, you can invest in the development of new services to meet client needs.
Staff training and development
Instant VAT Refunds can be used to invest in up-skilling and development, enhancing the quality of services offered.
It takes less than 5 minutes. Let us know where you want your VAT refund sent to and link your HMRC account.
You or your accountant submits your VAT return however you normally do. You don’t have to change a thing!
That’s it! Receive your VAT refund in your bank account in as little as 60 minutes of submitting the return.
With Adsum, sign up, submit your VAT return and get your Instant VAT Refund at a simple, straight forward price.
Linking your HMRC account allows us to see when you submit your VAT refunds and how much you're owed. This means we can make sure you get your Instant VAT Refunds in as little as 60 minutes. Linking your account helps us stay efficient, cost-effective and means no admin is required.
Once you've set up your account, every VAT refund you submit will be refunded instantly. Our software will notify us of your submission, and we'll transfer your Instant VAT Refund to your chosen bank account in as little as 60 minutes.
Normal refunds from HMRC take 5 to 30 working days (and this is the best-case scenario). With Instant VAT Refunds, after you submit, your money arrives in as little as 60 minutes.
You can easily toggle on and off our service on the settings page of our portal (or feel free to email us). If the service is toggled off when you submit your VAT refund, you will just have to wait for HMRC like usual.
“ONTO’s growth has benefited enormously from our ability to access our VAT refunds and tax credits the moment they become due. The ability to access these funds has allowed us to accelerate our growth and reinvest in the business. Adsum has been a reliable and supportive partner for us every step of the way.”
Peter Phillips, CFO at ONTO
