International VAT Advice
We help Cardiff businesses navigate international VAT rules with clarity and confidence. Whether you're selling services overseas, managing cross-border supplies, or dealing with EU compliance post-Brexit, we'll make sure you're fully compliant and not paying a penny more than you need to.
What we cover
From EU reverse charge rules to non-UK VAT registrations, we handle every aspect of international VAT so you can trade across borders without the headaches.
EU and Non-UK VAT Registration
Getting you registered in the right jurisdictions and keeping those registrations current.
Reverse Charge and Place of Supply Rules
Working out where VAT is due and who accounts for it on cross-border B2B services.
International VAT Returns and Compliance
Preparing and submitting returns to keep you on the right side of HMRC and overseas authorities.
VAT Health Checks and Inspections
Reviewing your cross-border transactions to spot issues before HMRC does.
How we help you get international VAT right
International VAT is one of the most complex areas of tax compliance, and the rules have only become trickier since Brexit. If you're supplying services to customers in the EU or beyond, charging the wrong VAT (or no VAT at all) can lead to penalties, surprise bills from HMRC, and sleepless nights. We work with small and growing businesses across Cardiff and South Wales to take that worry off your plate.
Our approach starts with understanding exactly what you do and who you sell to. Are your customers businesses or consumers? Are you supplying services, goods, or a mix? From there, we'll work out where VAT is due, whether you need to register overseas, and how schemes like reverse charge or the Flat Rate Scheme might apply. We'll also review your existing records to make sure nothing has been missed.
We'll make sure you're compliant without overcomplicating things.
More information
For most B2B services supplied internationally, there's no UK VAT to charge because your customer accounts for it in their own country under reverse charge rules. But if you're selling to consumers (B2C), the position can be very different, and getting it wrong can be costly. We'll walk you through the specific rules for your situation and set up systems so you're applying them correctly every time.
We handle VAT registration in other jurisdictions when it's needed, prepare and submit international VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC or overseas tax authorities on your behalf. If you're facing an inspection or investigation, we'll support you through it with clear advice and proper documentation. We also keep an eye on regulatory changes, including Making Tax Digital requirements, so you're never caught off guard.
What's included
- Initial consultation to map your cross-border activities
- Advice on place of supply, reverse charge, and VAT liability
- VAT registration in the UK and overseas where required
- Preparation and submission of international VAT returns
- Ongoing compliance support and health checks
- Representation during HMRC inspections or investigations
Most businesses overpay simply because the rules aren't clear. We'll help you claim back what's yours.
Whether you're a Cardiff-based consultancy working with EU clients, a trades business supplying services across the border, or a growing SME expanding into new markets, we've worked with businesses like yours. We know the local landscape and the international rulebook, and we'll make sure the two work together without costing you time or money you don't need to spend.
If international VAT feels overwhelming, or if you're not sure whether you're doing it right, let's talk. A short conversation now can save you a lot of trouble later.
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VAT Registration→Before you get in touch
Here are the questions we hear most often from businesses dealing with cross-border VAT.
Do I need to charge UK VAT on services I supply to EU businesses?
What if I'm supplying services to consumers overseas?
Do I need to register for VAT in other countries?
How much does international VAT advice cost?
What happens if I've been getting it wrong?
Can you help if HMRC is investigating my VAT?
Do you work with businesses outside Cardiff?
How quickly can you help if I have an urgent VAT issue?
Let's talk about your international VAT
Book a free consultation and we'll explain exactly what you need to do, with no jargon and no obligation.
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