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VAT

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 - cash accounting

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

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.

VAT do's and don'ts

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

The Latest Business News -

21 Mar 2019

HMRC warns businesses MTD registration 'takes seven days'

With Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD for VAT) set to take effect from 1 April, HMRC has warned UK businesses that the registration procedure will take up to seven days to complete.