VAT made simple

Why choose Fortus VAT?

Whether you’re a business owner or not for profit charity, our VAT experts can help you reduce the burden of dealing with VAT. If you need to register for VAT, mitigate penalties, maximise VAT reliefs or require advice with a VAT dispute, then we can help.

We have a team of specialists waiting to answer your questions and provide you with first-class VAT services.

VAT planning & structuring

Don’t know the best way to structure transactions to avoid unnecessary VAT? Our VAT specialists can help.

VAT repayments

Our VAT team have secured significant repayments for a wide variety of companies in different sectors that have special VAT rules. So, if your business is in the leisure, care home, not for profit, or catering industry, then contact us for advice.

Partial exemption and special methods

If you’re a partially exempt business, we could provide guidance around complicated issues and review your figures to ensure compliance. We have experience in getting Special Methods approved with HMRC which could minimise irrecoverable VAT and maximise VAT recovery.

VAT registration

Why not get rid of the hassle of registering for VAT and making monthly or quarterly VAT returns? Our experts can take away the need for you to do this yourself, whether it’s a sense check you need on your VAT returns or you want to outsource your VAT compliance needs totally, we can help.

VAT litigation and dispute resolution

Many companies face HMRC disputes in regard to their VAT position. Our specialists deal with VAT disputes on a regular basis. Take away the worry by letting us use our experience to fight your corner.

What our clients say

With a rapidly expanding manufacturing business and cashflow a constant problem, our bank wouldn’t offer further borrowing, expensive short-term loans seemed the only answer. Fortus took time to understand our business and requirements, presented our story to lenders and had 4 offers within 2 weeks, saving us £20,000 per month in debt repayment.

Ryetec Industrial Equipment Ltd.

I’ve worked with Fortus on several wealth management projects, including a SSAS and bespoke cash platform. Fortus are knowledgeable, strategic, and genuinely invested in understanding my full financial picture. Their advice is thoughtful and long-term focused. I’d confidently recommend them to anyone seeking trusted, high-quality financial guidance.

Sunil Mehta

Private client

I have been delighted at the level of personal service provided by Fortus, they have given me a focused and tailor made service missing from my previous advisors. I have no hesitation at giving them 10 out of 10.

James Horlock

Private client

There's a synergy in what RLFC and Fortus are trying to achieve in our timelines - we're hungry and looking to be innovative and do things differently. I'm a really happy partner with Fortus, but also a satisfied customer.'

York RLFC

Fortus provides excellent service and has a fantastic team. They handle all our accounts promptly and are always available to discuss and explain any queries. We've worked with Fortus for many years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Adair Paxton Ltd.

I’ve found the payroll team at Fortus to be exceptionally knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. They are always willing to help and take time to answer any questions I have. Their support has made payroll a stress-free and seamless process.

Tadweld Engineering Ltd.

We’d be lost without Fortus’ support. We can turn to them with any problem, and we’ll overcome it together. Fortus go over and above what’s expected.

Keith France Electrical Contractor Ltd.

Fortus responded really quickly, which was key to us achieving the final deadline. We’re really pleased we changed to Fortus and our future together is bright.

Dale Power Solutions Ltd.

Fortus took the time to understand my business, listened and have been by my side ever since. They‘re real people - kind, empathetic, and patient.

Fulford Nursing Home Ltd.

Our VAT team

Laura Train

Tax Manager

laura.train@fortus.co.uk

Liz Rogers

Head of Tax Compliance

liz.rogers@fortus.co.uk

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