1. Active VAT management from leading
international VAT specialists
Simplifying VAT to what needs to be done,
when, why and how

2. Our Values
Knowledge
Accuracy
Clear
Transparency
Proactivity
Compliance
We work with a simple goal in mind: help businesses
unlock their potential and grow new revenue streams
internationally by simplifying the complexities of VAT in
Europe.
We give clear and practical advice to enable businesses to
deal with their VAT position effectively so they can continue
to grow their business with the comfort of knowing that any
VAT issues are dealt with correctly.
So, whether it is a UK multinational business selling digital
services across Europe or a US start-up selling t-shirts, we
make sure VAT works and is never a barrier to trading in or
with Europe.

3. In delivering our VAT consultancy, compliance and online VAT training services
we combine senior Big Four experience with an unrivalled level of
personal service and unmatched attention to detail.
Providing multi-nationals with
clear and actionable
business-led VAT advice
Advising on supply chains and
VAT planning for European
in-bound activities
Preparing and filing European
VAT compliance declarations
Delivering fully-hosted and
interactive online VAT training
courses
VAT Expertise

4. Pan-­European VAT Services
We take pride in getting to know
your business and the result is
always tailored, commercial and
actionable VAT advice.
Our capabilities enable us to
prepare and file VAT Returns,
EC Sales Lists and Intrastat
Declarations accurately and on
time in any EU country.
Online VAT training courses
suiting learners of all capabilities
and experience, ranging from
the essential VAT information to
detailed and complex international
VAT rules.
VAT Consulting VAT Compliance VAT Training

5. Our Approach
Reduce VAT costs by
maximising VAT recovery
and minimising VAT
inefficiencies
Have VAT efficient and
proper contracting with
customers
Create cash generation
opportunities through
VAT efficiencies
Take control of your VAT
position with customers
and vendors
Minimise your exposure
to VAT assessments
and penalties from tax
authorities
Meet all of your EU VAT
compliance obligations on
time, in any EU country
Our approach is always tailored to you: we start with establishing the fact pattern
and plan the most VAT efficient course of action for your business.
We set out what needs to be done, when, why and how.
We call this active VAT management.
Active
VAT Management.

6. Our People
Industry leading
VAT consultants
VAT compliance
specialists with EU-wide
VAT knowledge
Dedicated VAT
researchers to make
sure we all know
the latest EU VAT
developments
VAT training
professionals
dedicated to providing
leading online VAT
content

7. Why we do it?
“We like being the VAT ‘go-to’ guys for so many different
types of businesses – big and small, European-based and
US-based. We like to learn about what you do and how
you do it so we can let you focus on making your business
successful.
We have developed a strong niche in delivering our VAT
consultancy and compliance services to international
businesses looking to expand in to new European markets.
We have enjoyed working with some really exciting
businesses that with our help have grown in to thriving
global businesses.
Our VAT guidance and support has seen them through to
maturity and it is satisfying to know we have contributed to
making sure their business is set up properly in Europe from
a variety of VAT perspectives, including how to organise
importing and EU-wide distribution routes and advising
on the VAT treatment of delivering cutting-edge software
services online to customers in lots of EU countries.”
Roger Bevan,
Lead VAT consultant & VAT Consulting Director

8. Leading European VAT Expertise
Roger Bevan,
VAT Consulting Director
10 years with HM Customs & Excise
10 years as a Partner with Arthur Andersen and
Ernst & Young
13 years as an independent international VAT
consultant
Roger has advised many global and internationally recognised businesses and
has reviewed the VAT filings and associated processes of many FTSE 100 and
Fortune 500 companies, including:
Accenture
Babcock International
BT plc
GMAC
Selfridges & Co.
Volvo
Roger has 38
years of experience
in European and
international VAT

9. Leading European VAT Expertise
Caroline Heath
VAT Knowledge Director
3 years accountancy at BT plc
12 years VAT at BT plc
1 year VAT Manager AT HypoVereinsbank
2 years VAT Knowledge Manager at rbcVAT
Caroline managed BT’s VAT Compliance team and was responsible for the
Group VAT Returns which included over 80 group members. Caroline provided
VAT advice within the business, including on Accounts Payable (AP) and
Accounts Receivable (AR) issues, VAT treatment of new products and services,
property issues.
Caroline has a proven track record of advising on customer and supplier
contracts (both in the UK and globally) with a view to eliminating or minimising
cross-border VAT costs and in dealing extensively with HMRC on matters
including VAT audit queries, obtaining rulings, negotiating VAT assessment
reductions and negotiating partial exemption special methods.
Caroline is a
qualified ACMA
and Chartered
Tax Advisor with
extensive European
VAT experience

10. We are pleased to provide our VAT consultancy,
compliance and online training services to a range of
domestic and international businesses.