A VAT Consultant You Can Call On When It Matters
VAT questions rarely come with simple answers. ABM Chartered Accountants provides dedicated VAT consultancy for businesses that need expert guidance on complex transactions, HMRC enquiries, scheme selection, property VAT, international trade, and everything in between.
Expert VAT Advice When You Need It
VAT affects almost every transaction your business makes, and the rules change constantly. Getting the treatment wrong on a single deal can cost thousands. ABM Chartered Accountants acts as your dedicated VAT consultant, giving you access to expert advice whenever a question arises, not just at return time.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants provide hands-on VAT consultancy across the full range of indirect tax issues. From advising on a property transaction to representing you during an HMRC compliance check, we bring the technical depth and practical experience that general accountants simply cannot match.
What Our VAT Consultancy Service Covers
From one-off transaction advice to ongoing advisory support, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants delivers the specialist VAT consultancy your business needs to stay compliant and efficient.
VAT Health Check
A thorough review of your VAT systems, returns, and records to uncover risks and missed claims.
Transaction Advice
Expert guidance on the VAT treatment of specific transactions before they are completed or invoiced.
HMRC Investigation
Full representation if HMRC opens a compliance check or raises questions about your VAT returns.
Property VAT Guidance
Advice on option to tax, TOGC rules, capital goods scheme, and VAT on land and property deals.
International VAT
Guidance on import VAT, reverse charges, place of supply rules, and cross-border trade obligations.
Ongoing Advisory
A named VAT consultant available year-round for questions, reviews, and proactive compliance.
The Right VAT Answer Before It Costs You
VAT mistakes are expensive. An incorrect liability on a property deal, a missed reverse charge, or a wrongly applied exemption can all trigger assessments, penalties, and interest from HMRC. Having a VAT consultant you can call before the transaction happens prevents those problems entirely. ABM Chartered Accountants gives you that access.
Beyond avoiding errors, a good VAT consultant finds opportunities. Recovering more input tax, choosing the right scheme, structuring transactions to reduce VAT cost, and identifying reliefs you did not know existed. The value of getting expert VAT advice is not just in compliance. It is in the savings.
A VAT Consultant for Businesses Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants provides VAT consultancy services to businesses of all sizes throughout the UK. Our support is available by phone, video, and email.
VAT Consultancy Shaped by Your Industry
We provide VAT consultancy for businesses in property, construction, financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, education, and professional services. Each sector brings its own VAT complexities, and we understand them.
Why Businesses Choose ABM as VAT Consultant
Chartered VAT Depth
ICAEW and ACCA qualified with specialist VAT focus.
Advice Before Problems
Proactive guidance that prevents issues, not just fixes.
One Call Away
A named consultant you can reach when needed.
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.
Get in Touch Today
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 the VAT consultancy questions we hear most often. Contact our team for tailored guidance.
What does a VAT consultant do?
A VAT consultant provides expert advice on all aspects of indirect tax, from registration and return preparation to complex transaction planning and HMRC disputes. ABM Chartered Accountants acts as your dedicated adviser, available whenever a VAT question arises in your business.
When should I use a VAT consultant?
You should use a VAT consultant whenever you face a transaction with uncertain VAT treatment, an HMRC enquiry, a change in business structure, cross-border trade, or a property deal. Getting expert advice before the event is always more cost-effective than correcting mistakes after.
What is a VAT health check?
A VAT health check is a detailed review of your VAT records, returns, systems, and processes. It identifies errors, compliance risks, and missed input tax claims. ABM Chartered Accountants carries out the review and provides a clear report with practical recommendations.
Can you represent me during an HMRC VAT check?
Yes. If HMRC opens a compliance check or raises questions about your VAT returns, ABM Chartered Accountants provides full representation. We prepare your responses, liaise with the officer, negotiate on assessments, and work to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Do you advise on property VAT?
Yes. Property is one of the most complex areas of VAT. We advise on the option to tax, transfer of going concern rules, the capital goods scheme, residential and commercial developments, and the VAT implications of buying, selling, or leasing property.
How much does a VAT consultant cost?
Fees depend on the scope and nature of the work. We offer fixed fees for specific projects like health checks and transaction reviews, and retainer-based pricing for ongoing advisory support. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a tailored quote.