Hi, how do I submit my VAT period 02-04/2023 early?. I am self employed, and will be out of the country for quite a few weeks, so want to submit now, but QB won`t allow

Hello there, @a-f-cook. 

Currently, the option to submit VAT early is unavailable in QuickBooks Online (QBO). For more information, refer to this article: Send a VAT Return. 

As a workaround, you can reach out to HRMC to ask for other options you can perform in submitting the VAT outside QuickBooks. 

Then, to record your VAT payments in QBO, you can check out this link for detailed instructions: Manage VAT payments in QuickBooks Online. 

If you have additional questions about submitting your VAT, please don't hesitate to leave a reply below. Have a good one and stay safe.