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Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) - Getting it Right

2-hour course  |  2 CPD hours

£229 +VAT per person

£229 +VAT
per person

  • 25 March 2025
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Book
  • 08 July 2025
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Book
  • 05 November 2025
    9:30am - 11:30am
    Book

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At UK Training we have taken a fresh approach to online training that we're sure you will enjoy. We've taken all the best features of the classroom and replicated them online meaning you'll get the same high quality training combined with the time and money savings that come with training online.

All our online training is visually engaging, highly interactive and informative ensuring your online experience will be just as rewarding as the classroom.

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About our online courses

At UK Training we have taken a fresh approach to online training that we're sure you will enjoy. We've taken all the best features of the classroom and replicated them online meaning you'll get the same high quality training combined with the time and money savings that come with training online.

All our online training is visually engaging, highly interactive and informative ensuring your online experience will be just as rewarding as the classroom.

Click here to view a sample of our online training

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Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) - Getting it Right

2-hour course

Course prices:

Online: £229 +VAT per person

Course overview

Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) for imports was introduced to provide cash flow assistance to VAT registered importers. However, many businesses importing under this option have encountered practical difficulties when introducing the changes and understanding the steps required to complete the VAT return correctly. 

The course will provide practical advice and guidance on the PVA rules and help you avoid the common issues businesses are facing. Using clear examples and illustrations, we will take you through each of the key stages in the process - including liaising with your customs agents, the declaration requirements, accessing and downloading the PVA statement and the completion of the VAT return.

What will you learn?

  • What is Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)?
  • How VAT is collected on imports
  • How to notify HMRC that you are using PVA
  • How does PVA work?
  • What entries are required on the VAT return?
  • How to complete entries on the customs declarations
  • How to obtain Postponed Import VAT Statements
  • What are the alternatives to PVA?
  • Do you still use form C79?
  • How to avoid common pitfalls
  • When is PVA compulsory?
  • Accessing the Customs Declaration Service
  • Viewing and downloading the Postponed Import VAT Statements
  • Checking statements for errors
  • Dealing with problems on your statements on the VAT return
  • How do you use PVA on your accounting software?

Extra benefits

  • A course pack containing the information presented on the day
  • A certificate of attendance

Course presenters

  • David Hooper

    David is Managing Director of Hooper and Co International Trade Consultancy Ltd, a business which specialises in providing advice and consultancy to businesses involved in international trade with a particular focus on customs, logistics and the practical issues of doing trade internationally.

    He is also Director and founder of Independent Freight Solutions Ltd, a Midlands based freight forwarder and Customs Brokerage which is also an Authorised Economic Operator for Customs and Security. David has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a distinction from Aston University and a Degree in Politics, Economics and Philosophy.

    He is an experienced trainer having delivered training courses for the Department of International Trade and several Chambers of Commerce.

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Course dates

Online course dates

  • 25 March 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm Book
  • 8 July 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm Book
  • 5 November 2025 | 9:30am-11:30am Book