VAT services

As of 1 January 2025, VAT and similar indirect taxes have been implemented in 175 countries, creating both opportunities and challenges in an increasingly globalised marketplace. Navigating cross-border administrative obligations without compromising on expansion can only be achieved by understanding the global indirect tax framework.

AT TMF UK, we offer cross-border VAT services in multiple jurisdictions around the world with a single point of contact. Our services include VAT compliance and VAT recovery.

VAT compliance

• From VAT/GST registrations for resident and non-resident businesses, to the ongoing submission of VAT declarations and country-specific reports, our teams of accounting and tax specialists help your business stay compliant with the constantly evolving indirect tax environment.
• TMF Group is a full service solutions provider with over 35 years global and local expertise.We are one of the few global VAT compliance service providers offering a single point of contact and fiscal representation through our network of 42+ offices across 32 European jurisdictions.
• At TMF Group, we follow a specific operating model with the same procedures and processes irrespective of the country you wish to operate in. As your cross-border operations expand, we provide seamless cooperation and consistent service delivery.

VAT recovery

• Cross-border VAT recovery refers to the process of a business claiming a refund of VAT incurred in foreign jurisdictions where they are not established, VAT registered or making taxable supplies. The key jurisdictions for VAT recovery are in Europe and the Middle East.
• Many companies are unaware of the options available for VAT recovery and millions in VAT refunds go unclaimed every year.
• Foreign VAT is usually incurred through cross-border commercial activity involving the purchase of goods and services and through travel expenses incurred by employees. Additionally, due to the complexities surrounding VAT legislation, suppliers sometimes incorrectly charge VAT to their overseas clients.
• In many cases this VAT can be recovered, resulting in significantly reduced costs and enhanced cash flow.  
• With more than 20 years’ experience in VAT recovery operations, our client management teams work to meet all the conditions for successful VAT recovery. With the support of subject matter experts on the ground who possess the language expertise to correspond directly with overseas tax offices, we recover millions for our clients annually.