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VAT Services

VAT registration, returns and compliance taken off your hands
Your VAT scheme reviewed to make sure you’re not paying more than you need to
HMRC negotiations handled directly by our team if difficulties arise

Why VAT Causes More Problems Than It Should

VAT looks straightforward until it isn’t. The rules change. Exemptions apply in some situations and not others. Cross-border transactions add another layer. And if a return is late or incorrect, HMRC doesn’t wait.

Many businesses assume their VAT is fine until a review reveals it isn’t. Processes that were set up quickly and never properly checked. Returns prepared from incomplete records. Registration status that hasn’t kept pace with how the business has grown.

Getting VAT right isn’t just about filing on time. It’s about knowing whether you should be registered at all, understanding what applies to your specific situation, and having someone who can deal with HMRC directly when you need it.

What Our VAT Service Covers

Our VAT accountants handle the full picture, from registration through to returns and any complications in between.

VAT Registration

We assess whether you need to be VAT registered and, if so, handle the registration process for you. If you’re already registered, we review your existing processes and make sure everything is fully compliant.

VAT Returns

Your VAT returns are prepared accurately and on time using our accounting software. We also help you plan for the cash flow impact of VAT payments so there are no surprises when a deadline hits.

Special Circumstances

VAT rules vary depending on your organisation and how you operate. We handle the specifics, whether that’s VAT exemptions for charities, or the correct processes for businesses selling goods online across different countries.

HMRC Negotiations

If you run into difficulties making a VAT payment, we can negotiate with HMRC directly on the matter. Having an experienced accountant handle that conversation is considerably less stressful than doing it yourself.

How We Work With You

A clear process from the start, so nothing gets missed.

We Assess Your Position

We start by reviewing your current VAT status and processes. Whether you’re not yet registered, already filing, or dealing with a specific situation, we get a clear picture of where things stand before anything else.

We Handle Your Returns

Your returns are prepared and filed on time, every quarter. If your situation involves any complexity, we deal with that as part of the same process, not as an afterthought.

We Stay on Top of It

VAT doesn’t stop after one return. We keep your compliance current, monitor for anything that needs attention, and deal with HMRC directly if anything comes up.

What Our Clients Say

“Thorough, authoritative and original Braant have always been excellent. We are a small, specialist strategic advisory firm. We have been through a variety of changes of ownership, approach and philosophy and over the last two and half years Braant have been consistently clear, direct and unambiguous. They have demonstrated expertise and integrity not only in dealing with complex accounting changes, but also in understanding our business and our priorities. I have no hesitation in recommending them, particularly to small, entrepreneurial firms, but also to larger firms who need the highest possible standards and independent thinking.”

Peter Kingsley

Director, P.J.R. Ltd, Clerkenwell