Aviation & Aerospace VAT Consultancy You Can Count On

Complex global supply chains. Specialised transactions. We make aviation and aerospace VAT and customs duty straightforward.

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The aviation and aerospace sectors face complex VAT and duty challenges, from international supply chains to industry specific import reliefs. The VAT Consultancy provides specialist support to help businesses manage risk, ensure compliance, optimise VAT recovery and reduce duty costs.

Specialist VAT Services

VAT Risk Management and Control

Ad hoc UK and Global Advisory

Interim and Part Time VAT resource for projects and short term staff absence

Customs Duty and Excise Duty

Cost Reduction and VAT Cashflow Management

VAT and Customs Duty Training

UK and Global VAT and Customs Duty Compliance

ERP Systems and Tax Engines

Aviation and Aerospace VAT & Duty Consultants

Welcome to The VAT Consultancy, where our expertise in Value Added Tax (VAT) consultancy includes advice specific to the aviation and aerospace industry. In today’s dynamic global aviation and aerospace landscape, VAT intricacies can present significant challenges for airlines, manufacturers, and businesses in this sector. The VAT Consultancy is here to provide you with the expert guidance and tailored VAT and customs duty solutions you need to navigate these complexities successfully.

These sectors have many VAT and customs duty reliefs available to them but a clear understanding of any related conditions is required to ensure the relief is used appropriately.

The aviation and aerospace industry is marked by highly specialised transactions, complex supply chains, and a web of intricate global VAT considerations including many VAT and customs duty reliefs. At The VAT Consultancy, we understand the unique nuances of this sector and are committed to delivering customised VAT services, ensuring that you remain in compliance with all applicable regulations.  We can also support you in relation to global customs duties.

Let The VAT Consultancy be your trusted partner.

Common areas we advise and consult on include;
  • VAT and customs duty for the airline sector – VAT zero rating, Inward Processing relief for engineering and catering /cleaning activity, Certificates of Airworthiness, End Use relief, Chicago Convention,
  • VAT treatment of supplies of qualifying aircraft and ships and related activity
  • Customs duty reliefs for the aerospace sector
  • Global supply chain – VAT and customs duty of cross border activity including advice on importer of record, Incoterms and overseas VAT registration obligations
  • Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation – assisting with applications and ensuring standards are maintained on an ongoing basis
  • VAT and inflight retail arrangements for airlines
  • Excise duty for airlines

TALK TO OUR VAT EXPERTS

Julie Park

Managing Director
– VAT and Customs Duty
M: +44 781 400 4236
T: +44 207 486 0111
EMAIL JULIE

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Our teams of dedicated VAT specialists is committed to helping businesses navigate the complexity of global VAT and customs duty legislation.

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What our clients say..

”We have worked closely with The VAT Consultancy for several years, during which time The VAT Consultancy has provided a great deal of insight and practical tax support for our growing operations and current transformation programme. We chose to work with The VAT Consultancy because of the experience and quality of individuals and the consistency of interaction (unlike other firms, they regularly keep in contact with you) which is good value for money. Whilst we are one of the world’s largest aviation groups, we still enjoy the personal attention given by the team in The VAT Consultancy and its ability to provide good quality advice in a straightforward and timely manner.

Head of Indirect Tax, major airline group
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The VAT Consultancy are leading VAT and Customs Duty consultants in the UK. We provide VAT and customs duty advice, working with clients all over the UK and internationally. Established in 1991, we are the country’s leading independent dedicated VAT and customs duty practice, giving best advice on all aspects of UK and international indirect tax matters.

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