Accounting and tax for logistics and freight

Overview

Working capital, VAT, multi-currency, accruals and cross-border invoicing for logistics businesses.

Common situations we address

• Freight forwarder with revenue in multiple currencies and deferred billing
• UAE entity handling Middle East legs of UK parent's global routes
• Fuel surcharges and pass-through costs affecting VAT and CT base
• Subcontractor payments across borders without consistent tax treatment
• Equipment leased in one jurisdiction used in another creating PE risk
• Accrual-heavy P&L needing monthly management accounts for covenant compliance

Our approach

Logistics businesses operate on thin margins, heavy accruals and multi-currency flows. We build accounting and tax processes that capture revenue and costs in the correct entity, address VAT on international transport services and support cash-conscious management reporting.

Typical deliverables

• Revenue and cost accrual methodology
• Multi-currency revaluation process
• VAT place-of-supply matrix for transport services
• Subcontractor compliance and WHT check
• Monthly margin report by route or customer
• Intercompany recharge for shared fleet or warehouse costs