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The Essentials of UK VAT

6-hour course  |  6 CPD hours

£369 +VAT per person

£369 +VAT
per person
£369 +VAT
per person

  • 11 & 12 February 2025 PM
    1:45pm - 4:45pm
    Book
  • 15 & 16 April 2025 PM
    1:45pm - 4:45pm
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  • 11 & 12 June 2025 PM
    1:45pm - 4:45pm
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  • 12 & 13 August 2025 AM
    9:30am - 12:30pm
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  • 14 & 15 October 2025 AM
    9:30am - 12:30pm
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  • 10 & 11 December 2025 PM
    1:45pm - 4:45pm
    Book

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

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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The Essentials of UK VAT

6-hour course

Course prices:

Classroom: £369 +VAT per person

Online: £369 +VAT per person

Course overview

This course covers all the essential aspects of VAT, leaving you with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and the confidence to know that you are dealing with VAT correctly within your company. The knowledge and awareness gained during the day will help you to avoid costly mistakes which can result in penalties by HMRC.

It examines the key rules and regulations of VAT and the procedures and controls that should be in place to ensure VAT returns are submitted accurately and on time. Crucially, the course also demonstrates when you charge output VAT and guides you through the input VAT you are entitled to reclaim.

Course content

  • Introduction to VAT
    • How VAT works and when it is payable
  • Rates of VAT
    • Standard, Zero-rated, Exempt and Reduced-rated supplies
  • Time of supply rules and tax points
    • Basic and Actual tax points
  • Invoicing
    • Standard and retailers invoices
    • Single and multiple supplies
    • Disbursements
    • Pro forma invoices
    • Self billing
  • Reclaiming input tax
    • Motor cars and fuel
    • Business entertainment
    • Subsistence expenses
    • Phones and internet
  • The VAT Return
    • Submission rules and completing the return
    • Adjustments of errors
  • Penalties
    • Default interest and surcharge
    • Penalties for errors
  • International supplies
    • Exports and imports
    • International services 

Extra benefits

  • An exclusive eBook, 'A Comprehensive Guide to UK VAT', only available to delegates 
  • A course pack containing the information presented on the day
  • A certificate of attendance
  • Complimentary refreshments and lunch provided

Course presenters

  • Kevin Guy

    Kevin is a Chartered Accountant with his own successful accountancy practice. He has been presenting in a wide range of subject areas for UK Training for over 20 years. His vast knowledge and experience in VAT training means he can readily help attendees understand challenging issues in a clear and logical way.

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  • Nigel Mellor

    Nigel is a Chartered Tax Advisor who has specialised in VAT throughout his career.  He was previously an Indirect Tax Partner at Deloitte where he led the Asia Pacific Indirect Tax Team from a base in Singapore and the US VAT team from a base in New York.  Nigel has extensive experience in running training workshops and lecturing on VAT issues ranging from small businesses through to large corporations and foreign governments on global VAT issues. Currently Nigel is also advising Ministers in the UK on reforms to the UK VAT system.

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Course dates

Online course dates

  • 11 & 12 February 2025 | 1:45pm-4:45pm Book
  • 15 & 16 April 2025 | 1:45pm-4:45pm Book
  • 11 & 12 June 2025 | 1:45pm-4:45pm Book
  • 12 & 13 August 2025 | 9:30am-12:30pm Book
  • 14 & 15 October 2025 | 9:30am-12:30pm Book
  • 10 & 11 December 2025 | 1:45pm-4:45pm Book