VAT and indirect taxes

Adding value to your business

As VAT legislation evolves, so the rules surrounding it are becoming increasingly complex. For business owners, this can prove a headache.

By considering VAT from the outset and obtaining professional advice, you can significantly lighten your VAT burden. And this is where we step in.

Our VAT team, headed up by Andy Branson, has expertise in all types of business. We work closely with you to provide a service that is cost-effective, and tailored to the needs of your business. Our practical solutions will help you improve cashflow, save time, and make cost savings within your business.

Services we offer:

  • VAT compliance: we register your business for VAT, and complete and submit VAT returns on your behalf
  • VAT healthchecks: we provide an overview of the impact of VAT on your business
  • Special VAT schemes for small businesses: we advise you on the use of special VAT accounting schemes, such as Cash Accounting and the Flat Rate Schemes
  • VAT inspections and investigations: we help you prepare for an inspection or investigation, and provide advice and support throughout the process
  • Outstanding liabilities: we negotiate with HM Revenue & Customs on your behalf, to help settle any VAT arrears
  • Representation: we act for your business in disputes with HM Revenue & Customs, including the review of assessments and tribunal appeals
  • VAT advice: we advise you on the VAT liability on supplies of particular goods and services
  • High-risk areas of VAT: we provide assistance with difficult areas of VAT, including land and property, partial exemption, international services, EU/overseas trade, and anti-avoidance measures
  • Record-keeping: we advise you on record-keeping requirements, to help you stay within the law
  • VAT planning: we undertake planning exercises to help you minimise VAT costs, and maximise VAT recovery

Other indirect taxes

As well as providing VAT consultancy, we assist across the whole range of indirect taxes, including Customs Duties and Insurance Premium Tax. For more information, please contact us.