The VAT Turnover Check report helps you monitor your rolling 12-month business turnover to ensure you stay compliant with HMRC’s VAT registration requirements.
What is the VAT threshold?
In the UK, if your business turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, you are legally required to register for VAT with HMRC. This report automatically tracks your turnover to help you stay informed.
How to access the report
You’ll find the report within the ‘Financial Reports’ section of the Pulse Accounting System
Understanding your report
Report period
The report shows a rolling 12-month period ending with the previous complete month. For example, if you view the report in October 2025, it will show data from October 2024 through September 2025.
This rolling window is important because HMRC calculates VAT liability based on any consecutive 12-month period, not just your financial year.
Income categories explained
Your turnover is broken down into the following categories:
Membership Income
This includes your core consultant earnings from your groups:
- Rent payments
- Net fees
- Retained earnings
Sundries from SW
Additional income related to your Slimming World business:
- Payments from Slimming World
- Other additional income sources
Stock Commission
Commission earned from selling Slimming World stock and products to your members.
Shop Sales
Revenue from your shop sales.
Gift Vouchers
Income from gift voucher sales.
Relief Groups
Income earned from covering relief groups (temporary group coverage).
What’s excluded?
This report excludes any Additional Self Employment income or Landlord income, as these are separate business activities that don’t count toward your Slimming World business VAT threshold.
Reading the table
Each row shows monthly income for that category across the 12-month period. The rightmost column shows the total for each category, and the bottom row shows your combined monthly totals.
The total box will be:
- Green if you’re below the £90,000 threshold ✅
- Red if you’ve exceeded the threshold ⚠️
Forecast & Analysis section
Below the main table, you’ll find key metrics to help you plan ahead:
Current 12-Month Total
Your total turnover for the rolling 12-month period.
Headroom to Threshold
This shows how much additional turnover you can earn before reaching the £90,000 VAT threshold. If you’ve already exceeded the threshold, this will show £0.00.
Last 6 Months Average
Your average monthly turnover over the most recent 6 months. This gives you a clear picture of your current trading pace.
Projected Rolling Total
This is a forward-looking estimate that answers the question: “If I continue at my current pace, will I exceed the threshold?”
The calculation works by:
- Taking your current 12-month total
- Removing the oldest 6 months (which will drop off the rolling window)
- Adding 6 new months at your recent 6-month average
If the projection shows you’ll exceed £90,000, you’ll see a red warning so you can start planning for VAT registration.
What to do if you’re approaching the threshold
If your report shows you’re getting close to £90,000:
- Monitor regularly – Check your report monthly to track your progress
- Plan ahead – VAT registration can take time, so don’t wait until you’ve exceeded the threshold
- Contact Support – Our team can help explain the implications and prepare for VAT registration
What to do if you’ve exceeded the threshold
If you’ve exceeded £90,000:
- You must register for VAT – This is a legal requirement
- Contact HMRC – You have 30 days from the end of the month in which you exceeded the threshold to register
- Speak to MalgraBooks Support immediately – They can guide you through the registration process and help you understand your obligations
- Speak with Slimming World field support – They will need to ensure your account is changed to their VAT System
Important notes
- Data is pulled automatically from your financial records in the system
- The report updates as you enter new income data
- This is a monitoring tool – it doesn’t replace professional accounting advice
Remember: This report is designed to help you monitor your turnover, but it’s not a substitute for professional accounting advice.