Blog16th Oct 2017
Charity VAT – Maximising reliefs
“We are a charity, we don’t pay VAT!”
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Blog6th Oct 2017
Introduction of VAT in the Middle East – Seminar
The introduction of VAT in the GCC from January 2018 will be a significant change for businesses operating in the region. Local specialists have come to the UK to run this seminar. They will guide you through the rules that…
View moreBlog25th Sep 2017
Indirect Tax Considerations for International Trade
Indirect taxes are increasingly becoming the “go-to” fiscal measures for Governments. In the last six months, we have seen India introducing a comprehensive dual Goods and Services Tax (GST) and VAT being introduced into the GCC states, with the UAE…
View moreBlog7th Sep 2017
VAT in the UAE – VAT Risk Management Seminar
In advance of the introduction of VAT into the United Arab Emirates on 1 January 2018, Crowe Horwath International (CHI) are hosting a VAT Risk Management Workshop covering VAT in the UAE at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay in…
View moreBlog28th Aug 2017
Is it Time for Your Check Up?
In our previous blog, we highlighted the importance of taking professional advice if you receive a VAT assessment or penalty from HMRC. However, rather than react to HMRC’s actions, we would recommend that a more proactive approach is taken.
View moreBlog14th Aug 2017
EU VAT Refund Claims – Action Needed
Businesses operating or incurring costs within other EU member states will pay VAT on at least some of their costs. VAT rates across the EU range from 15% to 27% so even relatively small costs can result in a significant…
View moreBlog10th Aug 2017
“Incompetence on a grand scale” – The VAT assessment HMRC didn’t want!
Having worked in indirect tax for over 25 years, I am well aware of the importance of not simply accepting HMRC’s viewpoint without a reasonable challenge. I regularly deal with taxpayers in dispute with HMRC. On many occasions, the quality…
View moreBlog7th Aug 2017
To charge or not to charge? The VAT conundrum
HMRC is looking closely at the VAT charged in certain industries, writes ALISTAIR DUNCAN of AAB in Aberdeen. And it could lead to significant VAT cost, including penalties.
View moreBlog31st Jul 2017
Spirit start-ups – areas to consider
For any new start-up there are many different issues to consider. However, when your business involves alcohol production, there are additional excise considerations to address.
View moreBlog27th Jul 2017
The VAT impact of changing tastes
Whenever the discussion turns to VAT with food and drink clients and it’s not long before someone mentions the “Jaffa cakes” case and whether it is a cake or a biscuit. Whilst it can seem to be a humorous case,…
View moreBlog14th Jun 2017
With inflation rising, is it time to cut the VAT rate?
As the inflation rate continues to creep up, there are increasing calls for the VAT rate to be cut. This was the approach taken by the Government in December 2008 at the start of the financial crisis when the standard…
View moreBlog22nd May 2017
VAT in the GCC – Are you ready for 2018?
The signing of the VAT Treaty by the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) brings us a step nearer to understanding how VAT will affect businesses trading in the GCC from 1 January 2018. Whilst not all GCC states may go live…
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