VAT

Essential VAT issues.

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

Making sure you comply with the rules.

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

07 Jan 2026

More clouds gathering over business confidence

Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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