VAT Advice
VAT - A Special Tax
In an era where the threat of penalties and interest is likely to accompany any error, businesses and individuals cannot afford to make mistakes when it comes to VAT.
Bishop Fleming are recognised throughout the South West as providing some of the best VAT support available from any firm of accountants. We bring years of experience and skill to every transaction, having had a specialist VAT department virtually since the establishment of the tax.
Our approach is hands-on and personal and we are dedicated to obtaining the best result for our clients. We always work closely with clients until completion to ensure that this is achieved.
Services we offer include:
- Advice and assistance on VAT registration issues;
- Help with the completion of VAT returns and other statistical returns;
- VAT planning and minimising your VAT liability;
- Guidance on high-risk areas of VAT such as land and property, partial exemption, international services, EU / Overseas trade and anti-avoidance measures;
- VAT treatment of Listed buildings;
- Not-for-profit activities;
- Dealing with disputes with Customs including reviewing assessments and tribunal appeals;
- Advice on the VAT liability on supply of particular goods and services;
- Providing support with VAT inspections;
- VAT health checks to provide an overview of the impact of VAT;
- Negotiating the payment of VAT arrears with Customs and Excise;
- Advice on record-keeping requirements and the use of special VAT schemes.