What is the flat rate scheme aimed at?

The flat rate scheme is designed primarily to simplify VAT accounting for businesses, particularly small businesses with a turnover below a certain threshold. Under this scheme, businesses pay VAT as a fixed percentage of their turnover rather than calculating VAT on individual sales and purchases. This significantly reduces the administrative burden associated with keeping detailed records of input and output VAT, making compliance easier and more straightforward for small business owners.

The simplicity of the flat rate scheme allows businesses to focus more on their operations rather than the complexities of VAT management. While other options may touch on aspects that could indirectly benefit from the scheme, such as business growth or tax obligations, the core purpose of the flat rate scheme is to streamline the VAT accounting process.