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VAT

At Straughans, we realise that it is difficult for businesses to keep ahead of developments in VAT, more so to asertain the way in which they are to be operated. As more and more businesses are becoming involved in international trade, it is also essential to understand the VAT requirements in the other EU countries and the VAT implications of trading with the rest of the world.

Straughans have considerable experience in advising businesses on how to arrange their affairs in order to minimise VAT liabilities and streamline VAT administration.

Our Background

Straughans have wide experience in VAT matters offering the highest standards. We work flexibly and cost effectively, providing a service tailored to individual client requirements.

Our VAT specialists have backgrounds in Customs and Excise as well as Chartered Accountancy and have amassed considerable expertise in dealing with all aspects of indirect taxes. Through our network, we can liase with VAT specialists in other EU countries and worldwide.

The Services

Consultancy Advice
 
We provide advice in all areas of VAT.
  We have considerable experience in such matters as land and property, charities, partial exemption, IPT and the Single Market.

VAT Administration
  We can assist in the preparation of VAT returns, statistical returns, registration and deregistration. We can also help with registration in other EU countries.

VAT Planning
  Assistance can be given to plan well in advance of a transaction to maximise opportunities and internal controls.

VAT Health Checks & VAT Audit
  We provide health checks and VAT audits to advise on correct procedures, VAT saving opportunities and internal controls.

VAT Helpline
  We provide advice for individual queries and a second opinion consultancy by telephone or fax.

Seminars/Training
  In-house training and external seminars are provided for clients and other parties. We also give seminars on a number of specialist areas.

VAT Assessment Review
  VAT assessments may be technically incorrect. We can review there and advise.

Assistance in Handling Disputes with Customs and Excise
  We provide assistance in mitigation of penalties and in liaison with Customs and Excise.


Tribunal Representation

We can represent tax payers at VAT Tribunals where matters cannot be directly resolved with Customs and Excise.

Our long and varied experience of working with Customs officials, especially in handling disputes, are important assets in dealing with difficult and complex problems.

VAT Inspections

We can attend VAT inspections and deal directly with Customs and Excise on behalf of our clients.

Investigations
We can take the strain of an investigation by assisting in communications and negotiations with Custom and Excise.


The Next Step

At Straughans, the emphasis is on personal service and clients are assured of receiving the personal attention of one of the team.


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