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We provide dedicated VAT compliance services for UK and Irish markets, each with specialist teams focused on local requirements.

UK VAT Compliance

  • MTD-compliant VAT return preparation and submission
  • VAT payment calculations and deadline management
  • EC Sales Lists (ESL) and Intrastat reporting
  • VAT reclaim services for overseas expenditure
  • Annual accounting scheme administration
  • Flat rate scheme calculations and compliance

HMRC Compliance & Support

  • VAT registration and de-registration services
  • HMRC correspondence management
  • VAT inspection preparation and support
  • Penalty appeal and mitigation assistance
  • Time-to-pay arrangement negotiation
  • Voluntary disclosure preparation

UK VAT Advisory

  • Partial exemption method calculations
  • Capital Goods Scheme administration
  • VAT grouping advisory and applications
  • Business acquisition VAT planning
  • Property and construction VAT advice
  • VAT-efficient structuring advice

Irish VAT Compliance

  • VAT3 return preparation and filing
  • Intra-Community supplies (VIES reporting)
  • VAT on imports (IVA) management
  • VAT reclaim services for Irish businesses
  • Annual VAT return preparation
  • Revenue Commissioners compliance

Irish VAT Specialities

  • Property VAT (Irish specific rules)
  • Tourist refund scheme administration
  • Farmers flat rate addition scheme
  • Charities and sporting bodies VAT
  • Motor vehicle VAT regulations
  • Irish VAT grouping applications

Revenue Commissioners Support

  • Revenue audit preparation and support
  • eRepayments system management
  • Irish VAT registration services
  • Penalty appeal representation
  • Tax clearance certificate support
  • Compliance with Irish VAT legislation

EU VAT Compliance

  • OSS (One-Stop Shop) scheme registration and management
  • IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) for distance selling
  • EU VAT registration across member states
  • Intra-Community transaction compliance
  • EU VAT reclaim procedures (8th/13th Directives)
  • VAT number validation (VIES system)

International Trade VAT

  • Import VAT management and deferment
  • Export VAT zero-rating compliance
  • Reverse charge mechanism application
  • Triangulation simplification procedures
  • Customs warehousing VAT treatment
  • Incoterms VAT implications

Global VAT Strategy

  • Cross-border VAT optimisation
  • Permanent establishment VAT considerations
  • Transfer pricing and VAT alignment
  • Digital services VAT compliance
  • VAT treatment of royalties and services
  • International VAT due diligence

Making Tax Digital (MTD) Compliance

Full support for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for VAT requirements, ensuring seamless compliance with digital record keeping and API submissions.

Digital Record Keeping

Maintain compliant digital records with our structured approach and software guidance.

Software Integration

API integration with major accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) for seamless submissions.

Quarterly Compliance

Regular submission support ensuring deadlines are met with accurate, HMRC-ready returns.

Compliance Reporting

Regular compliance health checks and reporting to ensure ongoing MTD adherence.

MTD Phase 2: From April 2026, MTD for VAT expands to include digital links throughout the VAT reporting process. We're ready.

VAT Inspection & Enquiry Support

Comprehensive support through every stage of a VAT inspection or HMRC/Revenue enquiry, minimising disruption and protecting your position.

Before the Inspection

  • • Pre-inspection health check: Comprehensive review of VAT records and compliance
  • • Document preparation: Organisation of supporting evidence and documentation
  • • Risk assessment: Identification and mitigation of potential VAT risks
  • • Staff briefing: Preparation of key personnel for inspector interviews

During & After the Inspection

  • • Professional representation: Attendance at meetings with inspectors
  • • Technical argument preparation: Robust defence of VAT positions
  • • Penalty negotiation: Minimisation of penalties through skilled negotiation
  • • Appeal preparation: Representation through the appeals process if required

Industry-Specific VAT Expertise

VAT rules vary significantly by industry. We provide specialist knowledge for complex VAT treatments across sectors.

Property & Construction

Option to tax, VAT on land, construction industry scheme

Retail & E-commerce

Online sales, distance selling, OSS/IOSS schemes

Healthcare & Education

Exempt supplies, business/non-business apportionment

Manufacturing

Triangulation, EU movements, customs procedures

Digital Services

Place of supply rules, digital service VAT compliance

Hospitality

Tourism VAT schemes, catering, accommodation rules

The Botswana Advantage for VAT Compliance

UK/Irish Qualified

Chartered accountants with specific VAT expertise for each market

Optimal Timezone

Extended service hours aligned with UK/Irish business days

Cost Efficiency

40-60% savings vs local UK/Irish VAT compliance services

Streamline Your VAT Compliance

Ensure accurate, timely VAT compliance with expert support that reduces your administrative burden and minimises tax risks.

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Service Note: We provide separate, dedicated VAT compliance services for UK and Irish markets, each with specialist expertise.