VAT Returns for Construction Businesses

Navigating VAT in the construction industry can be complex, especially with the reverse charge and CIS rules. We make sure your VAT is handled correctly, saving you time, avoiding penalties and keeping your business fully compliant.

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The Construction VAT Challenge


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Reverse charge confusion

Contractors often charge VAT when they shouldn’t, or fail to apply the reverse charge when they should. This leads to HMRC enquiries and incorrect returns, especially if repeated over multiple invoices.

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Duplicate or missed VAT claims

Without a specialist, payments and invoices can easily be duplicated, causing VAT to be overclaimed and triggering HMRC penalties - or claims missed altogether, meaning you lose out on thousands in unclaimed VAT.

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Mixed VAT supplies

Construction businesses often deal with both labour and materials. Some can be zero rated, some standard rated. Without a specialist they risk applying the wrong rate and under/overcharging clients.

Construction VAT Specialists Who Actually Get It


Here is what you’ll get if you join us:

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VAT Compliance

We handle your VAT submissions from start to finish, ensuring every return is accurate, compliant, and submitted on time.

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Mixed VAT Supplies

We identify and split your materials, labour, and zero-rated items so you never overpay or misreport VAT.

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Reverse Charge

We apply reverse charge VAT correctly across contractors and subcontractors to keep you compliant.

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CIS and VAT Integration

Your VAT and CIS are linked. We make sure both are aligned so your books and returns always match.

How it works to join us

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Schedule a meeting with us using the
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more about you, your business and
your current challenges and goals.

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If we're a good fit for each other, we'll
let you know what you can expect from
us, outline the services you need and
give you a quote on the call.

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Seamless handover

If you come onboard, we'll contact
your existing accountant and transfer
everything across, so you can get
started without the hassle.

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