VAT consultancy services

VAT registered business have a legal requirement to submit accurate VAT returns to HMRC. The returns should calculate the amount of VAT due on sales to customers, the VAT paid to suppliers and the VAT owed/due to be refunded. VAT returns need to be submitted using software that is compliant with Making Tax Digital for VAT.

When a technology business provides goods or services outside of the UK, they are responsible for applying the correct VAT treatment to their sales. When you supply services overseas you need to:

1. Confirm the place of supply for VAT purposes;
2. Confirm the VAT liability of the supply in that country and determine if you or your customer must account for VAT; and
3. If you are required to account for VAT, you will need to register and add the local VAT and pay this to the correct tax authority. 

Similarly, when you purchase services from overseas you will need to determine whether you need to self-account for the VAT or if you can recover the foreign VAT, failure to recover has a detrimental impact on your cash position. 

Our VAT consultancy services

As VAT experts, we use our HMRC compatible technology to file your VAT returns and advise you on any payments/refunds due. Alternatively we can support you in finding an appropriate software solution so that you can manage your VAT obligations in-house. 

Why choose our VAT service

• VAT registration assessment - if you are a new or growing business it can be difficult to assess whether or not you should register for VAT.  We can evaluate your situation and advise whether you should register/deregister and ensure you avoid any fines and penalties for not registering correctly. 
• Legal requirement - VAT registered businesses are obliged to file Making Tax Digital VAT returns (usually quarterly). We use our HMRC compatible software to submit on your behalf or help you choose the correct solution to make your own submissions. 
• Cash tax optimisation - in addition to filing your returns we identify tax opportunities to ensure you are reclaiming all the VAT you are entitled. 
• VAT payment reminders -  we will advise you on when, how and how much VAT you have to pay so that you don't miss any deadlines and avoid HMRC penalties and late payment interest. 
• Overseas compliance – we will determine whether you need to register for VAT outside of the UK and help you to file any overseas VAT returns. We will ensure you recover as much overseas VAT as possible. 
• Affordable prices - we offer fixed fees that are reflective of the size and complexity of your VAT affairs. 

Contact us

For a free consultation with a Chartered Accountant call us today on 020 8058 3532 or send us an online enquiry so that we can take care of VAT for you and give you back your valuable time.