Objectives

This course aims to provide an overview of some of the trickier aspects of VAT and international trade where mistakes can easily be made which may prove costly. Delegates will gain a wider understanding of the areas covered, learning how to spot potential areas of difficulty and how to manage the VAT side of the transactions concerned more effectively.

Key topics

• Imports and exports, including evidential requirements
• Postponed VAT accounting for imports (PVA)
• Trading in goods within the EU
• E-commerce: the basics
• B2B services supplied to overseas customers
• B2C services supplied to overseas customers.

Who should attend

Accountants or other staff of accounting firms or other businesses who provide VAT advice or are involved in international transactions involving goods and/or services.