I have VAT outstanding and VAT Control, both have different balances, please guide me.

Let me specify a few details about outstanding VAT and VAT Control to help you guide with your data, Alkhair.

The Outstanding VAT consists of transactions that comprise the VAT due and payable on a VAT tax return depending on what specific report you are running. As an example, if you run the Accounts Receivable Ageing Detail report, this will only show the outstanding invoices or sales transactions or if you're using the Accounts Payable Ageing Detail report, this will only show bills and other expense transactions.

On the other hand, VAT control consists of a combination of transactions like invoices, bills, and other sales and expense transactions that have not yet been filed with HMRC. Therefore, both the Outstanding VAT and VAT Control won't match because each transaction under them is being grouped differently. May I know what report did you run for your outstanding VAT?

To give you more information, you can learn how to enable the Outstanding VAT column in the Accounts Receivable and Account Payable Ageing Details Reports. I've added this article for reference: Show Outstanding VAT on the A/R and A/P Ageing Detail Reports.

Moreover, once you're able to determine the difference between your outstanding VAT and VAT control, know when to submit a VAT return, change the filing status of a return, and even record VAT payments or refunds. I've added this article for more details: Submit A VAT Return to HMRC Using MTD in QuickBooks Online.

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