VAT

VAT rules are complex and the implications are often not considered until too late, even the most conscientious sometimes get caught out. We believe that VAT planning requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant rules that affect your business.

If proper advice is not taken before undertaking transactions, VAT could be a significant financial risk to your business. The correct VAT treatment of any transaction should always be considered before making a supply.

Our dedicated team will help you consider the full impact of VAT at all stages of your development, from initial requirement through to internal restructurings, acquisitions, overseas expansion and disposals of parts of the business.

We will help you to plan robustly, minimise your exposure and maximise your cash flow position.

Our specialist service disciplines include:

• Negotiations with HMRC to reduce VAT assessments
• Assistance with VAT inspections
• VAT registration and de-registration
• Advice on choosing the right scheme
• Completion of VAT returns
• VAT compliance health check
• VAT planning throughout the business lifecycle
• Ensuring VAT groups maximise tax efficiency
• Providing up to date advice on current opportunities to reclaim VAT following changes to the legislation and tax cases in the UK and European Courts.

Please contact a member of our team to arrange a no obligation initial consultation.