Property transactions very often involve VAT complexities, whether in relation to property development, property investment and/or purchasing a property for use in your trading business. We can ensure that your property transactions are properly structured for VAT purposes and that you maximise the benefit of the (sometimes hidden) VAT reliefs that apply. Our team also provides ongoing support to ensure that any future property-related VAT issues are handled smoothly to keep your business compliant and financially efficient.
We have significant experience in advising clients in relation to cross-border VAT matters, specifically in navigating the significant changes that have arisen in relation to the VAT and Duty rules on trade between the UK and the EU. Our expertise covers a broad range of issues, including VAT compliance, customs duties, supply chain structures, and international tax planning. We assist businesses in understanding the complexities of cross-border transactions and help them minimise VAT risks while maximising potential savings.
Financial Services and insurance businesses (including intermediaries acting in those sectors) are some of the most complex businesses when it comes to VAT treatment, and it is important that you get specific advice on the VAT treatment of the supplies you make where you are operating a business within this sector. We can help you ensure that your VAT obligations are met while optimising your tax position within the sector's challenges.
As more and more people start trading online there are often numerous VAT issues to navigate particularly now that the UK has separated from the EU for VAT purposes.
The changes introduced not only concern the rate of VAT that applies to goods and services, but also where the supply takes place (where there is a cross border element) and the timing and value of transactions for VAT purposes.
Working closely with our direct tax colleagues, we can provide specialist M&A VAT support, from VAT due diligence, to transaction support to VAT structuring advice, helping to minimise the impact of VAT on M&A transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side. Our team ensures that all VAT considerations are addressed early in the deal-making process which enables smoother transactions and optimised tax positions.
We can help businesses navigate through the complex rules that apply to the provision of travel services, including providing advice on how the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) might apply to the services you are providing. Also, we assist with VAT compliance on accommodation, transport, and ancillary services to ensure that you minimise VAT risks. Our advice helps reduce the administrative burden while ensuring you benefit from available tax reliefs and VAT exemptions.
Excellent service from the team at ETC. They have been preparing my tax return for the past few years now and each time they’ve done an excellent job. Very professional, strong attention to detail, and always available to clarify any questions I have. Highly recommend their services, particularly for anybody with complex tax needs.
ETCs has provided us with expert guidance which helped us navigate complex tax laws. Their attention to detail and deep understanding of tax regulations gave us peace of mind, knowing we’re fully compliant and making the most of available opportunities. Professional, efficient, and trustworthy-highly recommend their services!
Great tax service from ETC Tax. They have handled my crypto tax requirements for the last few years and I’m delighted with their professionalism. Highly recommended.
ETC were well-informed about my specific request for advice regarding tax-treatment of crypto-assets. It was very easy to arrange a phone-consultation; the person who called me was very pleasant, communicated clearly and gave clear advice and information.
Our client was faced with a high VAT bill after HMRC challenged their VAT recovery on legal costs. ETC not only succeeded in defending our client’s position but did so in an innovative way, gathering and using facts and VAT case law to establish arguments as to why they could recover VAT costs thus defending their position and recovering the VAT costs.
Enterprise Tax Consultants provide valuable support to us regarding complex tax issues across a full remit of specialisms. The team are knowledgeable, approachable and commercial, finding us practical solutions to our clients’ problems. As a small accountancy practice this service enables us to offer advice and services usually only found in larger firms.
We’ve used different tax people in the past who have been OK, but since finding ETC our team couldn’t be happier; as we grow our practice we are so confident knowing ETC will be able to solve our clients’ problems – we know what we don’t know but we are confident that ETC will know.
ETC give us the whole spectrum of specialist tax advice enabling us to retain our clients and push the practice forwards.
You must register for VAT if your business’s VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 (2025/26 threshold) in a 12-month period. You can also register voluntarily below this threshold if it benefits your business. We help you determine the right time to register and guide you through the process.
Property transactions often involve hidden VAT implications, especially around where there is commercial property, options to tax, and lease arrangements. We help ensure your transactions are structured correctly to maximise reliefs and avoid unexpected VAT liabilities.
Generally, financial and insurance services are exempt from VAT, but the rules are complex. If your business provides or intermediates these services, we can help clarify your VAT obligations and ensure compliance while optimising recovery where possible.
TOMS is a special VAT scheme for businesses that resell travel services. If you package accommodation, transport, or other travel-related services, (even if you are not a travel business) you may fall under TOMS. We help determine whether TOMS applies and how to apply it correctly.
Since the UK left the EU, cross-border VAT rules have changed significantly. Online sellers need to consider where their supply takes place, and may need to register for VAT in multiple jurisdictions.. We advise on all aspects to help you trade smoothly and avoid compliance issues.
