Every individual, company or partnership is affected by the complex rules of VAT. Whatever your VAT query, our expert team is here to help.
Understanding the VAT implications of a land and property transaction at an early stage can result in significant VAT savings. Our team help with all areas of VAT but have specific expertise in land and property transactions and in providing VAT advice to the construction industry.
Whatever your VAT query involves, get in touch with our team of specialists today.
Construction
The VAT rules for construction services are complex and HMRC guidance is not easy to navigate, which is why we have a VAT advisory department to help construction businesses get the VAT treatment of their services correct and avoid costly penalties.
Our VAT team have over 30 years’ experience in providing VAT advice. Whatever your VAT query involves, get in touch with our team of specialists today
Imports & Exports
There are several complex VAT rules and regulations that apply to imports and exports. It is critical that businesses understand these rules to avoid penalties and keep things running smoothly.
We have a specialist VAT department to help guide businesses through the complexities of importing and exporting. Whatever your VAT query involves, get in touch with our team of specialists today.
Buying/Selling a Business
Whether you’re buying or selling a business it is important to understand the VAT implications and ensure the VAT treatment is correct. To assist with this, we have a specialist VAT advisory department with particular expertise in the VAT treatment of business transfers.
International VAT
VAT on international services is one of the most complex areas of VAT, but our specialist VAT advisory team have a wealth of experience in this area and can help guide businesses through the VAT rules and regulations governing international business transactions.
Whatever your VAT query involves, get in touch with our team of specialists today. Where necessary, we can also support our clients with international advice through Praxity Global Alliance.
Charities
VAT is a complicated tax and can be particularly complex for charities There is a generally held misconception that charities do not have to charge or pay VAT. This is not the case although there are reliefs that charities can take advantage of.
If you run or work for a charity, and have questions about VAT, including how much is payable and what reliefs are available to your charity, Shorts has a specialist VAT department to help guide charities through all of the complexities of VAT.
Land & Property
VAT is one of the most widely paid, yet least understood of all taxes in the UK. The complex rules of VAT affect every person, company, or partnership in some way. For VAT registered businesses there are a multitude of potential risks and penalties if VAT isn’t properly planned, or if the right advice is not sought.
VAT errors come in all shapes and sizes but can generally be rectified on the next VAT return you submit.
For peace of mind, our dedicated VAT team is happy to review your last VAT return, free of charge, and to reduce the risk of any penalties or problems.
Contact our team today to arrange your free VAT review.
Our team can help with all areas of VAT from relatively basic issues such as initial registration, the completion and submission of VAT returns and advice on how to correct errors and mistakes, through to more complex issues such as assessments, control visits, cross border transactions and transfers of going concerns.
Within our VAT team are professionals with extensive experience of providing VAT consultancy and planning advice on commercial property transactions and we have a proven track record in helping our clients structure these to minimise the impact on cash flow.
We welcome you to book a consultation with Shorts today to discuss any VAT queries you may have, or any VAT challenges you may be facing.
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