VAT
Summer 2026 VAT Rate Cut: What Businesses Need to Know About the Temporary 5% VAT Relief
The Government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT to help families during the 2026 summer holiday period. While the change may create opportunities for businesses in...
VAT on Airbnb & Holiday Lets
If you’re running an Airbnb, a serviced apartment, a holiday cottage, or even renting out part of your home, VAT can feel confusing. Many hosts don’t realise they might...
What does our VAT return review service include?
VAT returns are more than just routine filings — they’re a crucial compliance touchpoint that can carry significant financial and legal implications if errors go...
VAT Grouping: What is it and what are the benefits?
If your company has multiple entities under common control, VAT grouping can simplify your VAT accounting — but it’s not always the best move. In this blog, we’ll...
Should You Use the VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026?
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) was designed to simplify VAT for small businesses — but in 2025, it’s not always the most tax-efficient option. While it can reduce admin,...
VAT Penalty Regime Changes Introduced from 5 April 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
VAT Penalty Regime Changes Introduced from 5 April 2025: What Businesses Need to Know From 5 April 2025, changes to the VAT penalty regime officially came into effect. These...
VAT Registration for UK Businesses: When You Must Register and When Voluntary Registration Might Benefit You
Understanding VAT registration for UK businesses is essential, especially to avoid costly errors from registering too late. This blog outlines when a business must register...
What VAT accounting scheme is best for my business?
When your business reaches the taxable turnover threshold (currently £90,000) or expects to reach it within the next 30 days, or if you’re registering voluntarily, selecting...
VAT and recharging expenses/disbursements – Avoiding common errors
Businesses often incur costs they pass on to customers, such as travel, postage, and meal expenses. A frequent question we hear is whether VAT should be charged on these,...
Tax Guide for Staff Parties and Employee Gifts
It’s that time of the year when many employers are planning parties and possibly even gifts for staff and clients. Navigating the complexities of Tax and VAT in these...
What is an Option to Tax and Why do it?
Many sales and rentals of land and properties are classed as VAT exempt. This means that VAT on costs for the land/building, such as professional fees, construction, extension...
Understanding Partial Exemption for VAT
A Guide for Businesses Making Both Exempt and Taxable Supplies What are exempt supplies? And, more to the point, what are its implications on a VAT registered business that...