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Our Services

Comprehensive VAT & Indirect Tax Solutions

With extensive knowledge of VAT regulations and legislation, SEF provides a broad range of services designed to support and strengthen your business. We specialise in assisting clients with their dealings with HMRC, particularly in complex areas such as disputes, audits, and technical VAT matters.

Dispute Management & HMRC Representation

We provide expert support in managing VAT and Excise audits, ensuring you are fully prepared for any HMRC visit. Our in-depth understanding of HMRC processes allows us to guide you through each stage with confidence.

Where disputes arise, we offer clear, practical advice on the merits of pursuing an appeal. We can manage appeals against VAT assessments and penalties, carefully reviewing each case and advising on the most appropriate course of action.

VAT Liability & Specialist Advice Across Sectors

We advise on VAT liability across a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in complex sectors such as:

  • Land and property
  • Construction projects
  • Retail
  • Motor trade and dealerships
  • Housing associations
  • Financial services and insurance
  • Medical & Cosmetics

VAT Health Checks – Ensuring Compliance & Efficiency

Our VAT health checks provide a thorough review of your business processes and VAT treatment. This helps ensure compliance with tax regulations, reduces the risk of penalties, and can highlight opportunities to improve efficiency and recover overpaid VAT.

International VAT Recovery & Registration

We assist businesses operating internationally with VAT recovery and registration requirements. Our team has strong experience in recovering VAT from EU jurisdictions and understands the complexities faced by businesses trading across borders.

VAT Returns & Technical Calculations

We provide a comprehensive service covering the preparation of VAT returns and associated calculations, including:

  • Retail scheme calculations
  • Capital Goods Scheme adjustments
  • Partial exemption calculations
  • Other required VAT adjustments

Other Indirect Taxes & HMRC Administration

In addition to VAT, we offer support across a range of indirect taxes, including:

  • Customs Duty
  • Excise Duty
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
  • Aggregates Levy
  • Air Passenger Duty (APD)
  • Climate Change Levy (CCL)
  • Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)
  • Landfill Tax

We also assist with HMRC administrative processes such as VAT registration, deregistration, and updates to business details. Further support includes distance selling matters, appeals with EU tax authorities, and ongoing advisory services for clients with complex tax profiles, including housing associations.