VAT Agent & Representative

Dealing with HMRC from abroad — or on top of running a business — is slow and unforgiving of mistakes. As your appointed VAT agent, Acumon takes on the whole relationship: we register you, file every return through Making Tax Digital software, answer HMRC's questions and keep you ahead of deadlines, backed by specialist advice whenever a transaction needs it.

What a UK VAT Agent Does for You

Once authorised with HMRC, we act on your behalf across the full VAT lifecycle: registrations and deregistrations, MTD-compliant VAT returns, error corrections, repayment claims, and all HMRC correspondence and enquiries. You get one accountable team and a clear monthly rhythm — no missed letters, no missed deadlines.

VAT Support for Overseas Businesses

If your business has no UK establishment, there is generally no registration threshold — UK VAT registration can be required from your first taxable sale in the UK. We handle non-established (NETP) registrations, advise on imports (including postponed import VAT accounting), marketplace and e-commerce rules, and file your UK returns — acting as your single UK point of contact with HMRC.

For UK-established businesses, registration becomes compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a rolling 12-month period; we advise on timing and voluntary registration below the threshold.

Full-Service VAT Compliance

Returns and any payment are due one calendar month and seven days after the end of each VAT period — and late submissions now accrue penalty points. We prepare and file quarterly or monthly returns from digital records in Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, manage partial exemption where you make exempt supplies, and keep your record-keeping compliant with Making Tax Digital digital-links rules.

Specialist Advice When You Need It

Compliance is the baseline. Behind it sits Acumon's full VAT advisory bench: property VAT and the option to tax, partial exemption special methods, international and cross-border structuring, VAT planning and scheme selection, and representation in HMRC investigations. Many of our VAT specialists previously worked for HMRC, so advice is grounded in how the department actually operates.

What You Get With Acumon

• Authorised agent handling all HMRC contact on your behalf
• UK VAT registrations — including no-threshold registrations for overseas businesses
• MTD-compliant returns filed on time, every time, via Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Import VAT and postponed accounting guidance for goods entering the UK
• Error corrections, repayment claims and HMRC enquiry support
• Specialist advisory on property, partial exemption and cross-border VAT

Why Acumon for VAT Agent & Representative?

• Supports both UK and international businesses
• Many of Acumon's VAT specialists previously worked for HMRC
• All 90 professionals are based in the UK

Get a Fixed-Fee Quote

Tell us what you need and we'll come back within one business day with a clear scope and a fixed price — no hourly-rate surprises. Call 020 8567 3451 or use the form and we'll be in touch.