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

Keep up with the latest business news, as well as what's happening at our firm.

Tourist tax threatens to wash out UK holidays

28 Apr 2026

A look at visitor levies and their potential impact on the UK's tourism industry.

HMRC reminds parents to extend Child Benefit claims

08 May 2026

HMRC is reminding parents of 16-19-year-olds to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s.

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VAT

Hot topics, business news & firm news

Tourist tax threatens to wash out UK holidays

HMRC reminds parents to extend Child Benefit claims