Value Added Tax

The UK VAT system is the most complex tax in the UK. It shouldn’t be, but unfortunately it is. This is partly due to many changes enacted by successive governments over its 50+ year history.

If you have any concerns about VAT, please speak to us and we can advise on:

Review and sample check your accounting records for errors.

Sample test the most common errors that the VAT inspectors look for.

Statistically analyse your completed VAT returns.

Sample check the completion of VAT returns.

Compare your VAT returns against your annual accounts.

Check the VAT treatment of your sales.

Consider whether you are making best use of relevant VAT schemes.

Ensure you are correctly applying the rules of VAT schemes.

Identify VAT planning opportunities.

VAT Planning and Disputes

Compliance with VAT is becoming ever more complex. Investigations from HMRC can be intense, all the more important that you have an accountant who is successful in working with them.

We take best advantage of the reliefs available and the interpretation of the regulations. This is an extremely important feature of the service provided as it ensures peace of mind for all our clients.

We can help you with VAT in the following ways:

Applying for and advice on VAT registration.

Advice on the VAT schemes suitable to your business.

Dealing with VAT compliance visits.

Dealing with any contentious disputes that arise with Customs.

Completion of VAT returns – either from your books or we can do the bookkeeping for you. By letting us complete your VAT return it ensures, it will be accurate and that you don’t miss any opportunities to claim the VAT you should.

VAT registration

Need advice on whether to register for VAT?
For VAT registration we can assist with:

In addition we can assist with:

VAT returns

There are three methods we can use to assist in completion of VAT returns:

Productivity

The efficient and timely way in which we work, helping to free up time for your business.

Strategy

Providing support and proactive advice in helping you attain your goals.

Knowledge

Offering our specialist understanding of the sectors within which you operate.

Up to Date

Providing crucial advice on continuously changing tax matters.

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Value Added Tax