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Cross-border VAT is our speciality and we’re here to help. We can help you get answers on everything from intra-community VAT to 13th Directive Refunds in three simple steps:

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Initial Assessment
Start by submitting the form below. Give us as much detail about your situation as you can (if you prefer you can book a call with a member of our team and talk it through instead). We’ll get in touch to outline the research we’ll do to get you answers.
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Research & Preparation
With your go ahead we’ll get the research started. We comb through legislation, supplementary notes and judicial rulings from the EU and individual member states. We also talk to tax authorities to get their official interpretations.
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Final Consultation
You’ll get in-depth, evidence-backed answers to your questions. Everything will be presented in a detailed report, and we’ll schedule a meeting with you to discuss it all. The goal is for you to leave knowing what your options are going forward.
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Jessie Tan

VAT Researcher
“VAT isn’t exactly anyone’s favourite topic-trust me, we get it. That’s why we’re here: to make VAT easier to understand and less stressful. We’ve helped all kinds of businesses, from small start-ups to growing ecommerce brands, keep everything above board while expanding internationally. As a VAT researcher, one of my proudest moments was helping a client avoid a big VAT headache right before their launch. We believe great customer service means being clear, supportive, and genuinely caring. Let us handle the VAT so you can focus on what you love - building your business.”

VAT Consultant FAQs

How do I get an EORI number?

We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

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What’s the cost of an EORI number?
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We can get you an EORI number and help you decide which country you should register in. We’ll need some details about your business, so book a call and we’ll get things started.

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A VAT consultant is a Value Added Tax expert, who you can go to for advice. At SimplyVAT our consultancy team have decades of experience in VAT. They’re a font of specialist knowledge you can go to when your situation is getting complicated.

As well as offering advice, VAT consultants can help you:

  • Work out the correct VAT rate for your products
  • Help you find instances where you’re due a VAT refund
  • Run audits on your VAT accounts and handle audits instigated by Tax Authorities
  • Help you manage risk as you expand your business into new territories
You can talk to an expert at SimplyVAT for free – our initial 15-minute consultations are always free. From there it’s matter of perspective. In relation to the money you can save from a refund or from avoiding a penalty, a consultant’s fee is an investment.

Put your Case to the Tax Authority, No Matter the Language

Tax can be another language in and of itself. It gets harder when you don’t speak the same language as the tax authority. Between us here at SimplyVAT, we speak over 20 languages. Save yourself time, money and frustration and let us handle the communication for you.
Get Answers You Understand

Why Talk to a VAT Consultant?

You can get reassurance that your business is VAT compliant, but that’s not the only reason to get professional advice:
  • Find unexpected VAT refunds
  • Check the VAT rates you’re charging are correct
  • Work out if you need to register for VAT and where
  • Work out who’s the intermediary operator in a chain transaction
  • Find the most VAT efficient way to handle a transaction
  • Have a letter to a tax authority prepared
Find out more

We Work on a Variety of Cases

From sorting out triangulation to confirming you're charging the right VAT rates.
If you have a VAT problem, we're here with expert advice.

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The €1,000,000 Refund

A business came to us for a second opinion.
Our consultancy team found they'd incorrectly paid €1,000,000 in VAT, then helped them get a refund.
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Complex Made Simple

Even EU VAT Simplifications are complicated. It's not always clear who has to pay VAT or where you need to register. We're here to make it simple.
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Customer Reviews

Monika Milcarz, GB
We are using the SimplyVAT service for our EU VAT returns
We are using the Simply Vat service for ages. They never let us down. Very reliable and responsible company with great customer managers. Highly recommended.
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We are using the SimplyVAT service for ages. They never let us down. Very reliable and responsible company with great customer managers. Highly recommended.


Vincent, Switzerland
A very professional firm
A very professional firm that has taken the pain away from our monthly EU VAT filings. I can only vouch for their high level of service
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A very professional firm that has taken the pain away from our monthly EU VAT filings. I can only vouch for their high level of service and quick response time to our various questions. What a difference from our previous provider (VatGlobal). Do not hesitate to use them.


James Hole, Portugal
Making life simpler
The world of EU VAT registration is fraught with complexity and unseen hurdles. SimplyVAT navigated all of this for us
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The world of EU VAT registration is fraught with complexity and unseen hurdles. SimplyVAT navigated all of this for us efficiently and effectively, indluding extracting refunds!
Communication was excellent!


Naja Hendriksen, GB
Brilliant support!
I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT -
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I love being creative and sharing my work with the world, but taxes does my head in, and EU VAT even more so! However, with the help from everyone at SimplyVAT - from the initial client call, to signing up, to registering with the EU for VAT - I've had excellent support.

Especially the calls I have had with Tamara and Debbie have been priceless, they walked me through my VAT return step-by-step, using language I could understand (translating TAX-lingo whenever needed).

With their guidance and reassurance I feel confident my business will run smoothly, with all EU VAT requirements met. Can't recommend SimplyVAT enough


Michael
“Their tailored advice streamlined our VAT processes significantly.”
SimplyVAT provided exceptional service from day one. Their team took the time to understand our business needs and offered tailored advice
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SimplyVAT provided exceptional service from day one. Their team took the time to understand our business needs and offered tailored advice that streamlined our VAT processes. Communication was always prompt, and their support made a complex task feel straightforward.


Emma
“SimplyVAT’s expertise helped us expand confidently into new markets.”
As a small business looking to expand internationally, we were overwhelmed by VAT regulations. SimplyVAT’s team guided us through every step
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As a small business looking to expand internationally, we were overwhelmed by VAT regulations. SimplyVAT’s team guided us through every step with confidence and professionalism. Their expertise gave us the assurance to enter new markets without worrying about compliance issues.


James
“SimplyVAT’s responsive team kept our VAT filings on schedule.”
Working with SimplyVAT has been a game-changer for our business. Their team is incredibly responsive, ensuring all our VAT filings are submitted on time without any hassle.
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Working with SimplyVAT has been a game-changer for our business. Their team is incredibly responsive, ensuring all our VAT filings are submitted on time without any hassle. They’ve taken a huge weight off our shoulders, allowing us to focus on growth.


Sarah
“Their clear guidance turned VAT complexity into a manageable task.”
I was dreading dealing with VAT for our growing e-commerce business, but SimplyVAT made it so much easier. T
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I was dreading dealing with VAT for our growing e-commerce business, but SimplyVAT made it so much easier. Their team provided clear, step-by-step guidance and was always available to clarify doubts. It’s rare to find a service that combines expertise with such approachable support.


Mark
“SimplyVAT’s proactive support saved us hours on VAT compliance.”
SimplyVAT has been a fantastic partner for our business. Their team is always proactive, answering questions before we even ask them, and their expertise
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SimplyVAT has been a fantastic partner for our business. Their team is always proactive, answering questions before we even ask them, and their expertise has saved us countless hours on VAT compliance. Highly recommend their services to any business looking to simplify their tax processes.


SimplyVAT customer
“SimplyVAT’s platform made VAT compliance simple and stress-free.”
Really smooth process from start to finish. I represent a Kiwi company entering the EU market and looked around at options for helping sort VAT.
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Really smooth process from start to finish. I represent a Kiwi company entering the EU market and looked around at options for helping sort VAT. SimplyVAT were excellent right from the start - making what would have been a very complicated process simple and clear. Clear communication and a nice backend portal made the process run smoothly.


Ajay
“Liza and Sonja delivered flawless VAT compliance support.”
Flawless service, by SimplyVAT have had excellent service first by Liza and then Sonja. Both have been amazing
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Flawless service, by SimplyVAT have had excellent service first by Liza and then Sonja. Both have been amazing


Christoffer
“SimplyVAT quickly understood our needs for seamless e-commerce VAT solutions.”
Amazing experience! This is a game changer for those in the E-commerce space etc. They quickly understand your needs and finds the best approach.
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Full Review: Amazing experience! This is a game changer for those in the E-commerce space etc. They quickly understand your needs and finds the best approach. Would highly recommend


David
“Vittoria’s exceptional care ensures our VAT filings are always on track.”
We have been working with Simply VAT for years now. We always get a great service from them and Vittoria always looks after our account really well.
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We have been working with Simply VAT for years now. We always get a great service from them and Vittoria always looks after our account really well.


Anthony
“Vittoria’s thorough communication restored our faith in SimplyVAT’s service.”
Our account manager, Vittoria, provides a consistently high level of communication and service, which. She is very quick at replying and is very thorough in her responses as well.
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Our account manager, Vittoria, provides a consistently high level of communication and service, which. She is very quick at replying and is very thorough in her responses as well. Our previous account manager wasn't great and we were considering leaving SimplyVAT, but to her credit, Vittoria came in and restored our faith in the company. Thanks again 🙂


SimplyVAT customer
“SimplyVAT recovered overpaid VAT from multiple European tax authorities.”
Excellent qualified service! SimplyVAT has helped us enormously and successfully in recovering the overpaid VAT from various European tax authorities.
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Excellent qualified service! SimplyVAT has helped us enormously and successfully in recovering the overpaid VAT from various European tax authorities. Communication from start to finish was excellent and we could not have trusted this to any other company.


Paul
“SimplyVAT’s persistence secured a substantial VAT refund from HMRC.”
My business has been working with SimplyVAT for about 3 years. We've been very impressed with their customer service. One item to call out in particular
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My business has been working with SimplyVAT for about 3 years. We've been very impressed with their customer service. One item to call out in particular - we had a substantial VAT refund due to us from UK HMRC. The SimplyVAT team helped identify that we could obtain this refund. Then, over the subsequent six months, they repeatedly interfaced with Tax Authorities to push to get this processed and refunded. It was an exceptional effort on their part to regularly call and push to get this handled. I'm grateful for their hard work and effort.


Chris
“Hannah’s expertise saved us £7k during an HMRC audit.”
They helped me set up and register my Hong Kong Company for VAT (and got my company an EORI) - I'm based in Australia so it's a complicated set up.
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They helped me set up and register my Hong Kong Company for VAT (and got my company an EORI) - I'm based in Australia so it's a complicated set up. The support is first class and extremely proactive (thank you Hannah!) I was just audited by the HMRC and the team helped navigate the waters effortlessly (came out unscathed - phew!) The HMRC claimed I owed them over £7k - Hannah was able to demonstrate the company only owed £119 - hence this review - they deserve it. Quarterly activity and EOFY submissions are reasonably priced.


Farha’s Client ( SimplyVAT customer)
“Farha resolved my HMRC repayment issue with exceptional follow-up.”
I’ve had a great experience with SimplyVAT. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful. Farha, in particular, went above and beyond to assist me with a repayment issue from HMRC
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I’ve had a great experience with SimplyVAT. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful. Farha, in particular, went above and beyond to assist me with a repayment issue from HMRC — she followed up promptly, kept me informed throughout the process, and ensured everything was resolved smoothly. It’s rare to find such a high level of customer service these days. I truly felt supported and well taken care of. I can wholeheartedly recommend SimplyVAT to anyone looking for reliable and professional VAT services. Thank you again for your outstanding support!


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