VAT

Essential VAT issues.

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Group VAT Registration

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

Recovering VAT on staff expenses

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

VAT - a summary

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

VAT - annual accounting scheme

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

VAT - bad debt relief

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

VAT - flat rate scheme

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

VAT - how to survive the enforcement powers

Making sure you comply with the rules.

Hot topics, business news & firm news

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The UK jobs market and the rise of AI

26 May 2026

A review of how AI is impacting the UK jobs market.

Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions

27 May 2026

The government is helping families this summer with the cost-of-living crisis by cutting VAT on attractions and meals out. The temporary reduced rate of VAT will cover children's meals, tickets and family attractions.

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VAT

Hot topics, business news & firm news

The UK jobs market and the rise of AI

Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions