Avoid Legal Risks with Best VAT Return Consultants In UK.
Get all-in-one VAT return and consultancy services tailored to small-sized businesses, fintech companies, and family enterprises. Ensuring the accurate and timely submission of your VAT returns, We ensure accurate and timely VAT submissions, helping you stay compliant with HMRC regulations and avoid costly legal penalties.
Understanding VAT Return for Businesses in UK
VAT or value added tax is the tax business owners pay while selling their goods or products. VAT return is a calculation of the tax your business has charged customers and paid to other businesses, used to determine if you owe tax or can claim a refund from HMRC. Lanop Business and Tax Advisors offers a wide range of VAT return services for small-scale startups to large corporate businesses with VAT registration, correction of previous errors, and maximizing accurate VAT refunds, imparting peace of mind for intricate VAT scenarios.
Advice on
VAT Schemes
Our VAT experts in UK, guide you on the best VAT scheme, including standard, flat rate, and margin schemes to maximize tax efficiency and savings.
Timely and Accurate VAT Filings
We ensure your VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time, helping you avoid legal penalties for missed deadlines.
Tailored
VAT Solutions
Our VAT experts handle VAT returns, offering tailored solutions for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises efficiently, reducing compliance risks.
VAT Return Services We Offer in UK
We understand the challenges with the VAT filling process. We will help you file VAT return and claim any refund if applicable. Discover our customised VAT filing services in the UK.
We offer quality guidance to ease your VAT registration process. Ensuring timely submission to HMRC, we meet all necessary requirements without errors.
Our team handles the entire VAT return process preparation, filing, and submission with precision, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.
Avoid unforeseen errors with detailed VAT compliance reviews. We analyse your business transactions and monitor risks to ensure audit-ready business.
From cross-border transactions to complex VAT issues, our experts provide reliable advice to address your unique business challenges.
A smooth transition to HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) ensures meticulous attention to business records to meet standards. Our support helps effortlessly with every aspect
With VAT refund claims, we assist with smooth cash flows and optimize your finances. We identify all your VAT refunds domestically and internationally.
Protect your business from severe penalties and VAT disputes. We work closely with HMRC and try our best to deliver favorable negotiations for our clients.
Who We Help
We support a wide range of individuals and businesses with VAT return needs, including:
- Small businesses and startups
- Freelancers and contractors
- Ecommerce sellers and online retailers
- Landlords and property developers
- Nonprofits and charities
- Overseas businesses trading in the UK
If you fall into any of these categories, Lanop is ready to support your compliance, save you time, and reduce tax risk.
Why VAT Returns Matter More Than You Think
Managing your VAT return is more than ticking a box. It’s something you have to get right because the consequences can be pretty serious. If you do it yourself or just rely on basic software, a simple mistake might mean you get hit with a fine from HMRC or even pay more tax than you need to.
At LANOP, we don’t just help you file VAT return forms and leave it there. We go through your accounts carefully and make sure every part of your VAT return is correct. If you’re paying too much VAT, we’ll spot it and help you get it back.
Challenges Businesses Face
- Confusion over VAT schemes and eligibility
- Missed VAT filing deadlines or payments
- Difficulty navigating MTD software rules
- Incorrect VAT calculations or data errors
- Lack of time or internal expertise
- Unexpected HMRC queries or penalties
Tailored Support for Every Business That Understands Your Needs
No two businesses are the same, and neither are their VAT return requirements. At LANOP, we provide personalised VAT return services designed to match your business size, structure, and industry. We do much more than just file your returns. We take the time to understand how your business operates so we can make sure your VAT return is filed accurately and efficiently every single time.
If you’re a startup, we guide you through VAT registration and choosing the best scheme to help you avoid common pitfalls. Small businesses benefit from full-service filing with thorough quarterly reviews to keep everything on track. If you’re a property developer, we help with tricky things like partial exemption and VAT on construction projects so you don’t get caught out. Ecommerce sellers often face challenges with cross-border VAT and import-export rules, we guide you through those to keep everything running smoothly.
How It Works
- Free consultation to understand your goals
- Income & platform review, UK and global
- Accounting setup, cloud-based, fully digital
- Ongoing support, tax planning, filings, WhatsApp access
- International advisory, for relocation, expansion, and UAE structuring
Pricing That’s Clear and Fair for Your Business
We believe pricing should be simple and upfront. We don’t like surprises when it comes to pricing, and we’re sure you don’t either. Whether you need help with just one VAT return or want us to look after things regularly, we’ll always give you a clear idea of the cost upfront. What you pay will depend on how big your business is, how many transactions you handle, and the VAT return software you prefer to use.
Our VAT return services usually include filing your quarterly or annual VAT return, keeping your records in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules, and helping with any questions or issues with HMRC VAT return. You’ll also have a dedicated VAT accountant ready to help whenever you need.
We offer packages that bundle VAT return help with bookkeeping, payroll, and year-end accounts, which often saves money and hassle.
We work with all kinds of businesses, from startups to sole traders and beyond, so we know budgets can be tight. That’s why we’re happy to put together a package that fits you and your budget, no pressure.
Award Winning Accountancy Firm in the UK
Our Identity
Integrity, honesty, and dedication are the core values at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. Since launching our first Putney office in 2010, we’ve grown into a fully digital, UK‑based accounting and tax advisory firm that blends expert compliance with forward‑looking guidance and business strategy.
Our team of specialized chartered tax advisors and accountants delivers a full spectrum of services including tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and virtual finance director support all designed to help you manage your business more efficiently and confidently.
We believe accounting is more than numbers it’s about empowering your journey through modern finance. That means applying strategic insight, breaking down complex financial processes, and acting as your trusted partner not just submitting filings.
Put simply, Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is more than an accounting firm we are your strategic ally, dedicated to guiding your financial success with integrity, precision,
FAQ
ask us
anything
Do I have to be VAT registered?
If your business sells goods or services and your total taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any 12 months, you need to register for VAT. It’s one of those rules that trips people up all the time. We’re here to help you work out if you hit the threshold and take care of the registration without any stress.
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD) and how does it affect VAT?
Making Tax Digital is a government initiative that means businesses have to keep their VAT records digitally and file returns online using approved software. It’s meant to make tax easier and more accurate. We’ll help you set up with popular tools like Xero or QuickBooks so your VAT returns are filed smoothly and correctly every time.
Can you file late or overdue VAT returns?
Life gets busy and sometimes VAT returns get missed. If you’re behind on filing, don’t worry — we’ve helped many businesses catch up without too much fuss. We’ll handle the paperwork and deal with HMRC for you, and we try to reduce any penalties so you can focus on running your business instead of stressing about tax deadlines.
How long does VAT registration take?
VAT registration typically takes about two to four weeks. While that might sound like a wait, we make sure everything is done properly and keep things moving along. We handle the forms and communicate with HMRC so you don’t have to, letting you concentrate on what really matters, growing your business.
What accounting software do you support?
We work with some of the best cloud accounting software out there like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. These platforms make managing your VAT and other accounts much easier and are fully compliant with Making Tax Digital rules. We help you pick the right one and get set up so your VAT accounting runs smoothly without any headaches.
