We love VAT so you don’t have to!

Working with clients across the globe, we’re on a mission to help ecommerce businesses reach international markets by making VAT compliance simple.
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SimplyVAT exists to help ecommerce businesses with international VAT. 

The internet lets you sell your products to anyone, anywhere. VAT paperwork shouldn’t prevent you from doing it.
You might have noticed that both tax and ecommerce platforms are pretty devoid of actual human beings. You’re not alone. We have too. So, we’re putting them back. Meet the humans behind SimplyVAT, starting with our CEO and Founder, Claire Taylor.

VAT prevents businesses from going global

That’s what Claire noticed in her 20 years working in international VAT. It wasn’t even the tax itself, but the registrations and returns and thresholds and paperwork. Plus, there wasn’t really anywhere for ecommerce businesses to go to get help with it all. Claire made it her mission to change that.

Claire Taylor

CEO and founder of SimplyVAT

2014
Claire launches SimplyVAT
2015
Claire hires SimplyVAT’s first employee
2016
Claire wins Entrepreneur of the Moment award
2017
SimplyVAT has 11 employees!
2018
We’re shortlisted in the British Small Business Awards
2019
The team reaches 42 members
2021
We ensure all our clients are ready for Brexit
2023
We launch Tribexa, our compliance platform
2024
10 years of SimplyVAT!
2025
73 team members and counting
Since 2014, we’ve helped thousands of businesses all over the world sell in new markets. We’ve filed thousands of VAT registrations and tens of thousands of VAT returns.

SimplyVAT's Senior Leadership

Headshot of Hannah Beattie, Head of Operations

Hannah Beattie

Head of Operations
Hannah joined SimplyVAT as a Client Manager in 2015.
Headshot of Alex Wyatt, Head of Commercial Strategy and Partnerships

Alex Wyatt

Head of Commercial Strategy and Partnerships
Alex joined SimplyVAT in 2016 as a Business Development Executive.
Headshot of Adrian Corden, Head of Finance

Adrian Corden

Head of Finance
Adrian joined SimplyVAT in April 2025 as Head of Finance.

You are at the heart of everything we do

SimplyVAT was, and is, built for our clients.
Our Vision
That our clients experience border-free trade
Our Mission
We provide world class innovative compliance solutions and customer service​
Our Mission
To provide world class, innovative compliance solutions and customer service
Our Purpose
We love VAT so you don’t have to
Our Purpose
We love VAT so you don't have to
Our Unique Selling Point:
The Client is at the heart of what we do!​

In our community

We're an international team with strong roots in Sussex (our head office is in Brighton).
We live our values by supporting our local communities.

Devolution

Suusex and the City
We're invested in the future of Sussex and Brighton, and have partnered with Sussex And The City to bring our expertise and experience to the devolution project.

Volunteering

SimplyVAT team working with Brighton Council to pick up litter on the beach
We volunteer as a team and as individuals for causes important to us. Everyone has paid volunteer time each year to lend a hand where it's needed most.

Talk to us

We’d love to help you, so get in touch.
You can call us on +44 (0) 1273 013 781, email us at HereToHelp@SimplyVAT.com, or fill out the form below.

People you can trust

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 🙂


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