VAT Services for Business

At times VAT can seem overwhelmingly complex, but our specialist team have the expertise to provide you with a straightforward solution.

VAT is highly complex. Our firm’s expertise can help to simplify the VAT process and ensure that your business, charity or not-for-profit organisation only pays the right amount of VAT.
Whether you require help with your VAT returns or problematic business transactions, we can add value.
Our team is highly experienced in resolving issues arising from VAT inspections and even if your business has already been subject to a visit, we would urge you to contact us immediately, as we may still be able to assist in reducing the amount of VAT assessed.

How can BTG Tax help?

Regardless of how complex your VAT issues are, our practical assistance and written advice will be delivered in a clear and straightforward manner. We will take the time to understand your business requirements thoroughly. And of course, you need to get to know us too. We would arrange an initial briefing meeting with you and your key advisers. From then on you will always have a personal contact who knows your business affairs inside out and who can provide you with prompt and industry specific VAT advice.

Whatever your VAT situation, BTG Tax can help, with proven expertise across a full range of services including:

• Industry specific reviews
• Opportunities and savings reviews
• VAT recovery on mergers and acquisitions
• Registration and de-registration
• Return preparation and due diligence
• Help with VAT inspections
• Assessment reviews following a VAT inspection
• Helpline telephone service
• Partial exemption reviews and planning
• Land and property transaction planning
• VAT cashflow planning
• European and international transactions
• 8th and 13th Directive claims to recover VAT paid overseas
• VAT grouping arrangements
• Capital Goods Scheme calculations
• Appeals to the VAT Tribunal, instructing Tax Counsel, attending Tribunal, preparation of relevant documentation and correspondence with both HMRC and the Tribunal
• Negotiations with HMRC
• Regular updates on new VAT legislation and developments relevant to you

Why work with BTG Tax?

At BTG Tax we focus on two simple goals when considering your VAT affairs. The first is to ensure that your business is not suffering unnecessary VAT costs. The second is to make working with us as simple and straightforward as possible. The key is expertise in depth. As dedicated tax specialists, our VAT team is led by advisers with national reputations and international expertise. Everyone working on your behalf is a specialist in their area and fully up to date with current legislation and thinking.