
VAT
We make VAT easier
Value Added Tax is notoriously complicated, so let us help you keep your VAT affairs on track. We enjoy solving VAT problems. We can help you reduce your VAT bill, prepare and file your VAT returns, attend VAT inspections, deal with any HMRC enquiries and advise on complex transactions.
Whether your VAT affairs are straightforward or highly complex, whether you require one off specialist advice or on-going services, we’ll work with you to achieve your aims and make sure our solutions are practical, technically accurate and as easy to understand as possible.
How we can help you
We can help with all areas of VAT, including:
- Compliance
- Partial exemption methods and planning
- HMRC enquiries and disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mitigating penalties
- Property transactions and fundraising
- Capital projects
- Managing VAT cashflow
- Cross border transactions
- VAT reviews
We can also help with Making Tax Digital (MTD). Visit our dedicated MTD website page by clicking here.
Please find below recent articles related to VAT and COVID-19.
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Winter Economy – VAT announcements
The temporary reduction in the rate of VAT applying to certain supplies in the hospitality sector was due to come to an end on 12 January 2021. The rate cut is now being extended until 31 March 2021.
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VAT changes and support for hospitality and tourism sectors
The Government announced on 8 July 2020 that a reduced rate of VAT of 5% would apply from 15 July 2020 to 12 January 2021 for the supply certain supplies linked to hospitality and tourism.
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Temporary VAT cut for the hospitality sector
The Chancellor announced on 8 July 2020 that VAT rates would be cut from 20% to 5% for businesses operating in the hospitality sector such as restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and similar premises.
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Forthcoming changes to EU e-commerce rules – yes they do apply to the UK
Forthcoming changes to the EU rules on B2C e-commerce will apply to the UK even though they come into force after the end of the transitional period which ends in December.
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Zero-rating for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Government has announced that a temporary zero-rate will apply to all supplies of Personal Protective Equipment between 1 May and 31 July 2020.