VAT Is a tax that turns up almost everywhere. Even when it is not being charged, it can be an issue for businesses where they pay VAT on costs, which they cannot reclaim.
As a tax on transactions and movements (of goods) it has a wide impact on not only businesses, but also individuals, government bodies and charities. Unfortunately, it is usually only noticed when it creates unexpected and rather painful difficulties. At that stage, resolving issues can become more expensive and time consuming.
MANAGING VAT
Embracing the complexities of VAT at an early stage is not always easy, but it does reap rewards. With the right approach VAT recoveries can be maximised, VAT on sales can be minimised and the cash-flow impact of VAT can be better managed. Those dreaded VAT inspections can also be managed to either be avoided, or become much less of an ordeal.
This is where we can help. We can assist with everything from the more complicated demands of structuring a large property deal or international trade structure, outsourcing your VAT return and compliance function through to successfully dealing with HMRC enquiries.
OUR EXPERTISE
With decades of experience across a wide range of business sectors, our VAT specialists work with you to promote your business to help maximise your potential. VAT doesn’t always have to be a threat. We have an excellent track record of defending clients and achieving successful outcomes when things go wrong.
As part of an international network, we can leverage our contacts to provide you with global advice on VAT or sales tax regimes to facilitate your growth cross-border.
Sectors
- Real estate, property development and management
- Law firms, accountants, architects and other professional practices
- Restaurant, hotel and hospitality
- Financial services
Key VAT Services
- Managing income, VAT registration and group VAT registration
- VAT trading and incorporation
- Preparation of VAT returns and VAT compliance
- International trade, including import and export
- Corporate restructuring, listings and raising finance
- Businesses trading between the EU and the UK – Brexit
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) and VAT MOSS
- VAT tax investigations and disputes
VAT for other professionals
Our specialist VAT team provide flexible and cost-effective advice to other professionals including accountants, lawyers, architects and surveyors. Contact us for further information.
INTRODUCTORY MEETING
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RICHARD COLLIER
VAT Director
Richard is a Chartered Tax Adviser who has specialised in VAT since 1995. Richard has advised major multinationals, owner managed businesses, public companies, private clients, trusts and charities on a full range of VAT, as well as international trade and customs duty issues, and has extensive experience of UK and EU VAT law and additional experience of customs duty issues.
ANGEL YEUNG
VAT Assistant Manager
Angel is an ACCA qualified VAT Manager with extensive experience advising private individuals and companies on international transactions, Tour Operator Margin Schemes (TOMS), VAT for Restaurants including zero rated and cold-food, VAT on property transactions and HMRC VAT inspections.
