first ever VAT return

Hi I have completed my first ever VAT return and I checked its progress and see "sent for further checks" I am worried I have done something wrong yet double checked my figures can someone guide me why this has happened

HMRC will always check and verify the first VAT return filed of any newly registered business, so it is nothing to do with you. So the first VAT return will usually take longer to be processed by HMRC than future returns. These first return checks can take some time though, you can't generally chase HMRC until at least 30 days have passed since the date of submission, it can be frustrating as the first VAT return is often a refund and the refund is delayed until HMRC perform their checks. If you've done your checks and double checked, then there should be nothing to worry about, you just need to wait until HMRC gets in touch.

Hi,

If you send in a repayment return, then this is subject to checks before the payment is made. We aim to make repayments within 21 days and if it is taking longer than this then you can contact oor VAT team and we can investigate further.

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Thank you.