How to Embed the 1 - Bridge MTD Bridge into your own Spreadsheet

If you wish to embed the Excel MTD VAT Bridging Tool into your own spreadsheet, you will need to open both the 1 - Bridge MTD VAT Bridge and the spreadsheet you wish to embed the filing tool in.

Steps to embed the Bridging Tool:

  1. Open the Bridging Tool.
  2. Right click on the sheet (see circled) and then select 'Move or Copy' from the menu that appears:
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  3. Tick the box 'Create a copy':
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  4. Next, select the drop down box and select the sheet you wish to embed the Bridging Tool into:
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  5. Now, select where you wish to position the Bridging Tool into your spreadsheet and press OK:
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  6. The bridging tool will now be embedded into your spreadsheet, repeat these steps if you wish to embed more sheets for additional VAT periods.
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  7. You will now need to digitally link the Bridging Tool in order to file your VAT returns, follow steps in the User Guide to do this.
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