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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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Partial Exemption Review - saving of £61,000Recovering £60,000 VAT for Property DeveloperDisaggregation Notice Served by HMRC - £50,000 savingThe importance of choosing the correct date of registrationPension scheme at risk of losing £60k
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Meet the Team

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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Newby Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport,
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0161 477 6600
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Latest News

VAT Deregistration Assets: Do You Need to Pay VAT Back?

UK VAT-registered businesses may be required to deregister when it ceases to make taxable supplies and, furthermore, businesses can deregister voluntarily should the value of taxable supplies made fall below the deregistration threshold of £83,000.

A Guide to VAT on Business Entertainment

VAT on business entertainment can be difficult to get right. Learn when VAT may be reclaimed and how to avoid costly HMRC errors

Upcoming VAT Capital Goods Scheme Changes - Will Your Business be Affected?

Learn how the Capital Goods Scheme works, what the 2026 threshold changes mean, and how The VAT People’s HMRC experience can help.

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Advice Hub

Our expert VAT consultants are always looking for ways to improve the training and advice they give. This advice hub is packed with the latest articles and news about VAT, hints and tips for accountants and businesses, blogs, infographics and all kinds of other useful content about VAT.

For more information about anything here, or to talk to our expert team, call our free helpline on 0161 477 6600 or use our contact form and we will get back to you.

How Much is Import VAT?

Learn how much import VAT is, how it’s calculated, including customs value, duty, VAT rates and recovery options for businesses importing goods.
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What Is a VAT Disbursement for Solicitors?

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Higher Education VAT Exemption: What St Patrick’s and Interactive Manchester v HMRC Means for Providers

Higher education VAT exemption depends on both the nature of the education being supplied and the status of the provider. For alternative providers, the Court of Appeal decision in St Patrick’s International College Ltd and others v HMRC is a significant case because it considers how the VAT exemption applies where education is supplied outside the traditional university and further education college structure.
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New Build VAT Rules Explained (UK): When Is a New Build Zero-Rated?

VAT on new builds is a common source of confusion for developers, contractors, subcontractors and property owners. Some construction work can be zero-rated, but the rules are specific and do not apply to every project described as a “new build”.
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Airbnb VAT: What UK Hosts Need to Know

Airbnb and other short-term rental property hosts must understand their VAT obligations to make sure they comply with HMRC’s legal requirements. VAT can affect when you need to register, how much you charge guests, what records you keep and whether you can reclaim VAT on related costs.
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VAT on Hotel Rooms: UK Rates, Rules and Reclaims

VAT on hotels can be more complex than simply applying the standard rate to a room charge. Hotels, accommodation providers and businesses that regularly book overnight accommodation need to understand when VAT should be charged, when it can be recovered and how related costs should be treated on the company’s UK VAT return.
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Single and Multiple Supplies

Where a variety of goods/services are supplied to customers by a single supplier, the VAT treatment of single and multiple supplies should be considered.
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VAT on Medical Equipment: Are Medical Supplies VAT Exempt?

In the UK, the VAT treatment of medical supplies varies based on the specific type of product and its intended use. This blog post delves into the details of VAT exemptions, zero ratings, and standard VAT rates applicable to different medical supplies, and provides clear guidelines for businesses and consumers.
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