UK VAT registration, returns and advisory

Overview

We support UK VAT compliance and advisory, including international services, imports/exports and cross-border transactions with UAE entities.

What we help with

• VAT registration
• VAT returns
• VAT advisory
• International services
• Imports/exports
• Reverse charge
• Partial exemption where applicable
• Cross-border UK/UAE transactions

Common situations we address

• UK company supplying consultancy or digital services to UAE clients
• Import VAT on goods purchased from UAE suppliers or routed through UAE free zones
• Reverse charge on services received from UAE related parties
• UK VAT registration triggered by distance sales or B2B services to UAE
• Partial exemption needed where UK and UAE exempt activities mix in one entity
• Post-Brexit customs and VAT treatment on goods moving UK–UAE via third countries

Our approach

UK VAT advice covers domestic compliance and the specific rules applying to UAE-connected transactions. We analyse place of supply, import and export treatment, reverse charge and evidence requirements alongside standard return preparation. Coordination with UAE VAT colleagues prevents the same transaction being treated inconsistently in both returns.

Typical deliverables

• VAT registration and deregistration support
• Quarterly or monthly VAT returns
• Cross-border transaction matrix for UK–UAE flows
• Partial exemption and apportionment calculations where applicable
• Import and export documentation review
• HMRC enquiry and disclosure support