COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT VAT AND ACADEMIES
Helen Channer
7 minute read
Why Choose Cooper Parry?
At Cooper Parry, we specialise in providing comprehensive indirect tax services that help businesses navigate the complexities of VAT, customs duties, and other indirect taxes. Our goal is to ensure compliance, help you maximise reliefs, and enhance your business’s working capital. We can also help you resolve disputes with HMRC as well as review the VAT efficiency of your business operations.
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS?
VAT Compliance and Advisory
We offer expert advice on VAT compliance, helping you navigate the ever-changing regulations and ensuring your business remains compliant. We can support your global VAT compliance needs as well as using our VAT technology tools to review your operations in the same way HMRC would during an audit.
Customs Duties Management
We can advise you on customs duties and international trade, ensuring you understand and manage your obligations effectively, while paying the right amounts of duties.
Indirect Tax Planning
We offer strategic planning services to help you optimise your indirect tax position and minimise liabilities. We can help you improve your working capital through effective management of indirect taxes and help you recover overpaid sums from HMRC too.
Audit and Dispute Resolution
Our experts are here to support you through HMRC audits and disputes, providing robust defence and resolution strategies, including the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Meet Simon Shaw, National Head of VAT
Simon brings over 20 years of experience in VAT and indirect taxes. As the National Head of VAT at Cooper Parry, Simon has a proven track record of helping businesses navigate complex tax landscapes. His expertise spans numerous industries, making him a trusted adviser for companies looking to resolve issues with HMRC or improve their cash and working capital position.
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