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VAT

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Domestic Reverse Change Explained

VAT: domestic reverse charge for building and construction services

Domestic Reverse Charge Example Invoice

Example of a reverse charge invoice for one contract with different VAT rates

Group VAT Registration

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

Recovering VAT on staff expenses

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

VAT - a summary

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

VAT - annual accounting scheme

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

VAT - bad debt relief

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

VAT - cash accounting

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

VAT - flat rate scheme

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

VAT - how to survive the enforcement powers

Making sure you comply with the rules.

VAT do's and don'ts

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

The latest news

09 Jan 2026

Trading with EU getting harder, firms say

A survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that 54% of exporters in the UK think the UK-EU trade deal is adversely affecting their sales.

08 Jan 2026

HMRC app usage surged in 2025

Use of the HMRC app surged last year as millions of users downloaded it for the first time, according to the tax authority's figures.

07 Jan 2026

More clouds gathering over business confidence

Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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VAT

The latest news

Trading with EU getting harder, firms say

HMRC app usage surged in 2025

More clouds gathering over business confidence