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.

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

28 Oct 2025

A review of SDLT rules.

Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000

21 Nov 2025

UK bank customers will benefit from an increase to the maximum amount they would be reimbursed for if their bank were to fail from 1 December, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed.

Charity of the year

14 Feb 2025

We’re pleased to share that our chosen charity for 2025 is The Pied Piper Appeal, an organisation dedicated to supporting children in Gloucestershire facing serious illnesses or medical conditions.

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VAT

Hot topics, business news & firm news

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000

Charity of the year