International VAT Services

Accordance simplifies the experience of cross-border VAT.

Companies are increasingly obliged to report their activity to different EU authorities. But with rules changing and varying across the 27 member states, it’s often difficult to see how cross-border VAT should be treated; and even harder to achieve compliance while managing VAT costs efficiently.

Accordance is Europe’s only truly unified VAT compliance and consulting practice. Real compliance requires real expertise.

- How compliant is your business with the 2010 VAT Package? Are you at risk of fines and penalties – and have you taken up all available savings opportunities?

- The VAT recovery system has changed. But are you being charged unnecessary commission for VAT recovery claims?

- Getting reporting right: have you optimised your VAT registration profile? Achieve full cost-effective compliance with VAT declaration, Intrastat, and new EC sales list obligations.

- VAT for ERP: Getting ERP VAT coding accurate is crucial for businesses with complex transaction flows that need to comply across Europe. What can you do to bring coding up to date – and make it stay that way? 

New Services from Accordance
Because we’re committed to keeping pace with changes and developments in European VAT legislation, we’ll be adding to our service portfolio throughout 2010 and 2011. Here are some starters:

- Distance Sales: If you sell directly to customers in other EU member states, you may well need to file VAT returns in those countries. Find out what you need to do – and how Accordance can help you.

- Event sector assistance for 2011. VAT regulations for the event, exhibition and conference sector are soon to have a major overhaul. Make sure you’re prepared – don’t risk over and incorrectly charging clients, continuing with unnecessary registrations, and missing out on the opportunity to recover. 

Following the introduction of the VAT Package at the beginning of 2010, it is essential for multi-territory businesses to receive expert and credible VAT advice. The aims of the VAT Package and the working methodology of Accordance are closely aligned. We have for several years been assisting a full spectrum of international businesses better manage cross-border VAT costs – through the rationalisation of registration profiles; the pinpointing of previously unrecognised recoverable VAT; the analysis of reverse charge options (and consequent elimination of unnecessary cross-border VAT claims); the analysis and updating of ERP VAT coding; and the provision of ongoing compliance support.

We reach across Europe, but manage all work from an accessible and responsive hub in the UK. Our team includes senior ex-Big 4 VAT personnel, high-ranking ex-blue chip European VAT Compliance management, VAT legal specialists, Customs and Duty professionals and VAT savings experts. Accordance is a unified VAT Compliance and Consulting practice, with a focus on cross-border transactions. We provide practical, commercially beneficial VAT assistance to companies across the EU and beyond.      

NEWSFLASH: VAT REFUND DIRECTIVE EXTENDED

The EU has extended the deadline for submitting claims for 2009 cross-border VAT refunds from September 2010 to March 2011. Click here for more.