How we work

Consultancy services

We believe that every client is unique and every project is different. Our services reflect this and are tailored to suit individual client needs.

We know that dealing with HM Revenue and Customs is not always an easy process. We always endeavour to communicate with HMRC on a positive and constructive basis. Our aim is to resolve issues in a manner which does not prejudice a client’s existing good relations with “the VAT man”.

We also understand that VAT advice shouldn’t be given in isolation. We think it’s crucial that we take all tax and legal issues and (just as importantly) your strategic aims into account in order to give best advice. We can work with your existing advisers (or, we can recommend trusted partners who we work with on a regular basis) in order to achieve this.

We agree our fees in advance and do not send out unexpected bills. Because we are independent, our rates are highly competitive. Wherever possible, we offer fixed or capped fee arrangements and, in certain circumstances, can consider success based fee structures.

We pride ourselves in being open, honest and fair in our charging policy. We want every client to feel that we have provided the best possible service which offers excellent value for money.

Subscription service for accountants

We work with a growing number of general practice accountancy firms who value our specialist VAT knowledge.

We offer these firms a range of options including a subscription service which enables member firms to obtain our VAT consultancy services at substantially discounted rates.

Compliance services

We also offer a range of competitively priced compliance services including:

- Management of NETP VAT registration for overseas businesses registered in the UK.
- Partial exemption and Capital Goods Scheme calculations and annual reviews
- Annual VAT healthcheck/review
- Assistance with VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat Declarations
- Option to tax
- VAT Group formation.


VAT Refund Claims

We can also deal with obtaining refunds of EU VAT for UK businesses.

We charge a very competitive fee of 20% of the VAT refunded (subject to a minimum fee of £350 (plus VAT) for this service.


Please get in touch if you would like to know more about any of these services: vat@rwvat.co.uk