VAT
Good VAT advice starts long before the return is due.
VAT can be one of the most confusing areas of running an organisation.
Whether you're registering for the first time, submitting regular returns or dealing with more complex VAT questions, we'll help you understand your obligations and make informed decisions.
Our advice is practical, straightforward and tailored to your organisation.
It's not just about submitting returns
Every organisation is different.
Some benefit from registering voluntarily. Others may be approaching the registration threshold.
Some organisations operate in sectors with complex VAT rules, where understanding the correct treatment can make a significant difference.
We're here to help you understand the options before decisions become costly mistakes.
How we can help
Our VAT services include:
VAT registration
Voluntary VAT registration
VAT return preparation and submission
Partial Exemption VAT
Making Tax Digital compliance
Advice on VAT schemes
VAT planning
HMRC correspondence and support
Practical advice on day-to-day VAT questions
Specialist experience
We regularly advise:
Sole Traders
Limited Companies
Partnerships
Limited Liability Partnerships
Community Interest Companies (CICs)
Companies Limited by Guarantee (CLGs)
Many organisations operate in areas where VAT isn't straightforward.
We'll explain the rules in plain English so you can make confident decisions.
Why Counted?
VAT legislation is complicated.
Our advice isn't.
We believe you should understand why something is subject to VAT—not simply accept that it is.
We'll explain your options clearly and help you choose the approach that's right for your organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register for VAT?
Not always.
Whether registration is compulsory or voluntary depends on your circumstances. We'll explain your options and help you decide what works best for your organisation.
Can voluntary VAT registration be beneficial?
Sometimes.
For some organisations, voluntary registration can provide advantages, while for others it may create unnecessary administration.
We'll help you weigh up the benefits and drawbacks before making a decision.
Can you submit our VAT returns?
Yes.
We can prepare and submit VAT returns on your behalf while ensuring you understand what is being reported and why.
Do you advise Community Interest Companies?
Yes.
We have extensive experience supporting Community Interest Companies and understand many of the VAT issues they commonly face, including grant funding, mixed income and partial exemption considerations where relevant.
Every organisation has a story.
We'd be proud to be part of yours.
Counted LLP
Every organisation has a story. We'd be proud to be part of yours.
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