Precise Chartered Accountants for Import & Export in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for import and export businesses across the UK, from specialist traders to multinational distributors. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles Postponed VAT Accounting, customs duty, commodity codes, duty relief and tax planning for trading businesses and individual directors.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Accounting Built for Import and Export Businesses
Import and export businesses face challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Postponed VAT Accounting reconciliation, customs duty classification, Incoterms tax implications, duty deferment accounts, EORI registration and multi-currency transactions all demand advisors who know how cross-border trading operates.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with importers, exporters, wholesaler-importers, re-exporters, online marketplace sellers and manufacturing traders across England, delivering structured financial support for trading businesses and individual directors. Every VAT return, customs reconciliation and tax filing is handled accurately.
Helping Traders Manage Customs VAT and Duty Compliance
Trading businesses need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares VAT returns with PVA reconciliation, duty deferment reviews, commodity code verification, export evidence schedules and tax planning, giving directors clear visibility over landed costs, duty exposure and trade profitability.
Whether you import raw materials, export finished goods, trade through online marketplaces, operate under duty relief schemes or manage complex supply chains, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your model, keeping the business and individual directors covered.
Our Accounting Services for Import & Export
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for import and export businesses, designed around the demands of customs VAT, duty compliance and trading businesses operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Trading Businesses Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of customs VAT, duty and trade compliance.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with trading businesses.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Import and Export Businesses Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports import and export businesses throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to international traders nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions importers, exporters and international trading directors ask about specialist accounting.
How does Postponed VAT Accounting work?
PVA lets you account for import VAT on your return instead of paying at the border. VAT is declared and reclaimed on the same return. Monthly HMRC statements need reconciling.
What is a Duty Deferment Account?
A Duty Deferment Account consolidates customs duty and import VAT into monthly payments rather than paying per shipment. High-volume importers benefit from improved cashflow. Application is through CDS.
Why do commodity codes matter?
Commodity codes determine the duty rate on imports. Incorrect classification is one of the most common compliance failures and can trigger HMRC C18 post-clearance demands, penalties and backdated assessments.
How are exports treated for VAT?
Exports outside the UK are zero-rated for VAT. Retain shipping documents, customs declarations and proof of export. Zero-rating allows full recovery of input VAT on costs linked to exported goods.
What duty relief schemes are available?
Inward Processing Relief suspends duty on goods processed and re-exported. Customs Warehousing defers duty until goods enter free circulation. End-Use Relief reduces duty for specific approved purposes.
Can ABM support trading businesses nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves import and export businesses across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to importers, exporters and international traders.