Value-Added Tax (VAT)

VAT Challenges

VAT can be a challenging for many businesses and it is often recommended leave it to the professionals. VAT is regarded as the most complex tax regimes that businesses must comply with, this can lead to unintentional underpayments causing penalties.

Investigations 

Investigations from VAT officers can be intense, making it all the more important to have the right tax adviser who is successful in negotiating with HMRC and able to give the best VAT advice.

Our expertise

At Louis and Hills,  we can assist you with the following services:

  • Assistance with VAT registration
  • Advice on VAT planning and administration
  • Use of the most appropriate scheme
  • VAT control and reconciliation
  • Help with completing VAT returns
  • Planning to minimise future problems with HMRC
  • Negotiating with HMRC in disputes and representing you at VAT tribunals if necessary
  • VAT MTD Setup

Frequently Asked Questions

Some commonly asked questions about VAT.

VAT (Value-added Tax) is a type of consumption tax charged purchased goods.

Sellers will charge their customers VAT on top of their goods. They’ll then pay this out to the government during their VAT returns.

This depends on which country you’re registered in, as all 27 EU member states currently use VAT.