VAT advice and VAT returns

VAT is a complicated area, and it can be easy to get things wrong. Our VAT experts are on-hand to help with VAT registrations and returns to ensure your returns are accurate and that you’re compliant with all VAT regulations.

Moore can help with all aspects of VAT including:

VAT registration and deregistration,
MTD-compliant VAT return preparation and submission,
Dealing with HMRC VAT visits and inspections,
Advising on which VAT scheme to join,
Checking import declaration C79/PVA statements,
Preparing annual adjustments for partially exempt businesses,
VAT planning and advice,
Ensuring you’re fully compliant with all VAT regulations.

VAT registration

You’ll have to register for VAT if your annual turnover is over the VAT threshold (currently £90,000).

We’ll advise you on when you need to register and whether voluntary VAT registration could be right for you. We’ll handle the registration process with HMRC, ensuring everything is set up correctly.

VAT return preparation & filing

If you’re registered for VAT you must submit a VAT Return (usually every three months) even if you have no VAT to pay or reclaim.

We’ll complete and submit accurate monthly or quarterly VAT returns to HMRC, ensuring you’re fully compliant with Making Tax Digital for VAT. We’ll review your records and consider partial exemption and annual adjustments where appropriate, and we’ll advise if you are eligible for any VAT schemes which would lead to tax savings.

We offer a full bookkeeping and VAT return service, or, if you prefer to do the bookkeeping yourself, we can simply produce and submit the VAT return using your records.

VAT planning and advice

Our team of VAT experts can help with all aspects of VAT planning and advice including:

International VAT transactions and queries
Partial exemption and the capital goods scheme
Structuring transactions to avoid unnecessary VAT
VAT disputes and appeals
VAT on property transactions and development, including DIY house builders
Group VAT registration

HMRC VAT enquiry

If you’re selected for an HMRC VAT visit or inspection, we can deal with HMRC on your behalf.

If you want full peace of mind, our Tax Investigation Fee Protection Service covers our fees if HMRC launches an investigation into your VAT or other tax affairs.