How We Work With Accountants

Who needs a VAT consultant? Accountants are very good at VAT. But there are times when you simply don’t have the expertise and need to call on a VAT specialist to help your client, such as dealing with a VAT assessment or unusual transactions. That’s where...

Raspberries and Partial Exemption

I can’t believe we’re now into the second week of September. I spent most of last week stuck to my laptop working on the new content for the website, which I’m hoping to upload and relaunch within the next week or so. Then I can get out and...

Double checking basic VAT information

I had a bit of an embarrassing situation recently which reminded me about the importance of double checking basic VAT information.  I was at a meeting with an accountant and we were discussing various problems he had discovered at a new clients in advance of a VAT...

VAT receipts and more lousy weather

Well I’m certainly no economist but looking at the recently published annual report from HMRC I can see why we’re in a financial mess. During 2008/9 receipts of income tax, VAT and corporation tax – the three highest sources of government of revenue – are down from...

how long for a VAT number?

Q: How long does it normally take for a VAT number to be issued once you apply for registration? Also, is the VAT number registered to me, the individual, on the form or the limited company I am a director of? ie. which is liable for payment of VAT me personally or...

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