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VAT

Our specialist VAT team provides a complete range of VAT compliance and advisory services to businesses of all sizes.

Who would find this service useful?

Most businesses have VAT issues from time to time but for some it can be a significant cost and an administrative burden. In particular, we specialise in helping:

  • financial and insurance sector businesses
  • property sector companies
  • media clients
  • start-up businesses
  • companies trading across borders
  • retail businesses where VAT impacts directly on their margins

What we offer our clients

We understand that VAT can often be complex. Our team has the practical knowledge and experience to steer you through your VAT problems.

VAT advisory services

We offer advice on:

  • transactions and contracts
  • new products and planning for capital projects
  • managing your VAT cashflow
  • partial exemption methods and planning
  • health checks or more detailed reviews to give you peace of mind
  • negotiating with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on your behalf, including disputes
  • advising on property projects including funding arrangements
  • VAT anti-avoidance legislation

VAT compliance service

We can help you with:

  • VAT returns and other compliance work
  • VAT registration
  • VAT grouping
  • business transfers and reorganisations
  • preparation and submission of Intrastat and EC Sales lists
  • claims for overseas VAT (EU and non-EU)

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Why choose Smith & Williamson for VAT advice?

  • Our team is experienced in giving all types of VAT advice and offers specialist guidance in key areas such as financial services, property, cross border and business start-ups
  • We offer cost-effective VAT advice and tailor our services to meet your business needs
  • We have leading edge VAT knowledge and have been involved in a number of groundbreaking VAT developments
  • We understand how the HMRC operates and we work with them to deliver the best results for your business

Contact us

For further information on our VAT services please contact the team.

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