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"Client service is of the utmost importance to us as a firm of Accountants and Business Advisors. Having the ability to be able to contact David Miller for immediate advice on VAT and Customs issues ensures that we are able to deliver our efficient tax service successfully and fulfil our client's expectations, especially in circumstances when they ask for guidance on crucial matters which require a tight deadline. Having the ability to engage David's service to attend client's HMRC visits has proved invaluable, particularly as David's knowledge is often superior to that of the Officer in attendance! David also offers creative planning solutions to problems and is very proactive with advice as soon as any legislation changes are known. We could not offer the same quality of service to our clients without David and his team."

Annette Stone, Mark Holt and Co

"The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes have had a close relationship with The VAT People for the past seven years as they have helped to steer us through the complex process of reclaiming overpaid VAT and successfully accomplishing our de-registration from VAT. They have been able to quickly grasp the nature of our organisation and clearly see the arguments needed to persuade HMRC of our case. The VAT People also had the persistence to continue pursuing our claim until a satisfactory outcome. Rob McCann has always made time to be available whenever his expertise has been required to explain the ongoing situation to our governing trustees and committees. His helpful nature and ability to understand and explain complicated areas of the law has been appreciated and valued."

Simon Kevin, Speechley

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Rob McCann

Director VAT & Customs Services

Steve Howard

VAT Consultant

Tamara Habberley

VAT Consultant

Jack Ray-Atkins

VAT & Customs Consultant

David Miller

Director Customs and International VAT Consultant
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The VAT People are leading VAT and Customs Duty consultants in the UK. We work with clients all over the country and recent research has shown that we are one of the UK's largest and most comprehensive sources of VAT and Customs advice.

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In a recent case between HMRC & Align Technology Switzerland GmbH and Anor, the First-Tier Tribunal allowed the appeal as they ruled that aligners, which are removable orthodontic appliances to correct misaligned teeth, were dental prostheses.

Temporary Reduced Rate of VAT for Certain Forms of Entertainment

The recent decision of the First-Tier Tribunal in the case of Islington Driving Experience Limited v HMRC dealt with the extent of the reduced rate of VAT that was introduced for certain “entertainment” services during the COVID pandemic.

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The VAT People discuss the different VAT responsibilities for businesses acting as disclosed or undisclosed agents. Find out more here.

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