VAT and indirect taxes

Indirect tax is a complex area to understand; to ensure you are not missing out or leaving yourself open to any potential penalties, our specialist experts have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the labyrinth of complex laws.

How can we help you?

VAT and duty planning is essential for you to benefit where you are entitled to, and to comply with ever changing legislation.

Our indirect tax planning services include:

  • Helping you determine whether any of the available HMRC VAT schemes would be beneficial to your business, eg:
    • Flat rate VAT scheme
    • Annual accounting VAT scheme
    • VAT retail schemes/reviews
  • Advising on land and property transactions to minimise VAT
  • Advising on structuring business acquisitions and sales, including group reorganisations to minimise VAT
  • Reviewing the international implications of any transactions
  • Advising on the most efficient ways to trade internationally and helping you register for any appropriate schemes

 

Our compliance services include:

  • Helping you determine whether you need to register for VAT
  • Registering for VAT
  • Completion and submission of VAT returns
  • Reviews of partial exemption agreements and calculations
  • Deregistering for VAT
  • Helping you prepare for HMRC VAT assurance visits, including pre-inspection ‘health check’ and attendance on the site during any visit
  • Negotiating with HMRC on your behalf during any disputes, including presenting cases at tribunal
  • Assisting with the renewal of duty simplification schemes and changes to your guarantee

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