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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.

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A guide to VAT for residential property developers

Converting a property can be an incredibly long-winded and difficult task, which can take months or even years to complete. And while the physical labour involved in developing property is usually considered, the costing and tax issues associated with this process can be overlooked, despite the fact that they are of equal importance.
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UK VAT registration

If your client or your business is based outside and sells goods stored in the UK to UK consumers through an on-line marketplace, the business will be required to register for VAT when it commences to trade in the UK (as overseas businesses to not have the benefit of waiting until their sales exceed the VAT registration threshold).
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When can a construction project or construction services qualify for zero-rated VAT?

The construction of a new building is normally subject to VAT. However, zero-rate VAT may be granted if the construction is a qualifying building.
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Making Tax Digital for VAT

Making Tax Digital came into effect in April 2019 and digitises the entire VAT accounting process. Learn about how it works.
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How do bitcoins affect my VAT status?

HMRC has released a guide on how Bitcoins and other currencies can affect your VAT status, the key points you need to know
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What is output and input VAT?

The VAT People can help businesses with all aspects of VAT, including output tax and input tax related issues. Here, we take a closer look at this concept and what it could mean for your business.
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Making Tax Digital for VAT

Making Tax Digital came into effect in April 2019 and digitises the entire VAT accounting process. Learn about how it works.
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What is VAT?

Value Added Tax (VAT) in the European Union (EU) is a general, broadly based consumption tax that is assessed on the value added to goods and services. It applies to all goods and services that are bought and sold for consumption in the EU.
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Latest Case Studies

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