Import and Export VAT Services for International Trade
Getting VAT right on cross-border trade protects your cash flow and keeps HMRC satisfied. ABM Chartered Accountants manages your import VAT, export zero-rating, postponed accounting, and reverse charges so your international transactions are always handled correctly.
Cross-Border VAT Handled With Precision
Since Brexit, every movement of goods between the UK and the EU is treated as an import or export for VAT purposes. That means customs declarations, import VAT, and zero-rating evidence are now part of everyday trade. ABM Chartered Accountants makes sure your VAT on international transactions is accurate and compliant.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants handle postponed VAT accounting setup, reconcile your monthly PIVA statements with your VAT return, apply the reverse charge on overseas services, and ensure your exports are properly zero-rated with the supporting evidence HMRC requires.
What Our Import Export VAT Service Covers
From postponed VAT accounting to export zero-rating, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants keeps your cross-border VAT compliant and your cash flow protected on every transaction.
Postponed VAT Accounting
Setting up and managing PVA so you account for import VAT on your return, not at the border.
Export Zero-Rating
Ensuring your exports are correctly zero-rated with the evidence HMRC requires to support the claim.
Reverse Charge
Applying the reverse charge correctly when you receive services from overseas suppliers into the UK.
Customs VAT Support
Reconciling customs declarations with your VAT return to make sure import VAT is reported correctly.
EORI Registration
Registering your business for an EORI number so you can import and export goods through UK customs.
Cross-Border Advisory
Ongoing guidance on place of supply rules, overseas VAT obligations, and international compliance.
Trade Internationally Without VAT Holding You Back
Import VAT paid at the border ties up cash that your business needs elsewhere. Postponed VAT accounting eliminates that problem by letting you declare and recover the VAT on the same return. ABM Chartered Accountants sets up PVA correctly and reconciles your PIVA statements every month so nothing falls through the cracks.
On the export side, zero-rating means you do not charge VAT to overseas customers, but HMRC expects you to hold proper evidence of export. Getting this wrong can turn a zero-rated sale into a standard-rated one, costing you 20 percent of the invoice value. We make sure that never happens.
Import and Export VAT for UK Trading Businesses
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants provides import and export VAT services to businesses trading internationally from anywhere in the UK. Our process is fully digital.
International VAT for Every Trading Sector
We handle import and export VAT for businesses in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, e-commerce, technology, food and drink, and professional services. Whatever you trade, our team manages the VAT correctly.
Why Businesses Choose ABM for Trade VAT
Chartered Trade VAT Expertise
ICAEW and ACCA qualified with cross-border experience.
PVA Reconciled Monthly
PIVA statements matched to your VAT return monthly.
Zero-Rating Secured
Export evidence gathered so HMRC never challenges treatment.
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.
Book a Consultation
Fill in the form below and one of our expert accountants will contact you promptly to discuss your accounting and tax requirements.
Our Global Clients
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the import and export VAT questions we hear most often. Contact our team for guidance.
What is postponed VAT accounting?
Postponed VAT accounting lets you declare import VAT on your VAT return instead of paying it at the border. You record it as output tax in Box 1 and reclaim it as input tax in Box 4, creating a net-zero cash effect.
Do I need an EORI number to trade?
Yes. An EORI number is required for any business importing or exporting goods through UK customs. ABM Chartered Accountants registers your EORI number and makes sure it is linked to your VAT registration so customs declarations process correctly.
How do I zero-rate an export?
To zero-rate an export, you must hold evidence that the goods have left the UK within the required timeframe. This includes shipping documents, airway bills, or proof of delivery. ABM Chartered Accountants advises on what evidence HMRC accepts for your type of supply.
What is the reverse charge for overseas services?
When a UK business receives services from an overseas supplier, the reverse charge requires you to account for VAT as though you supplied those services yourself. You declare the VAT as output tax and reclaim it as input tax on the same return.
What is a PIVA statement?
A PIVA statement is a monthly document from HMRC showing the total import VAT you have postponed. You download it from your Customs Declaration Service account and use it to complete your VAT return. ABM Chartered Accountants reconciles it for you each month.
How much do your import export VAT services cost?
Fees depend on the volume of your international transactions and the complexity of your supply chains. We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a quote tailored to your trading activity.