VAT Expertise for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Seasonal bookings, bundled services, dynamic pricing, we cut through the VAT complexity for travel businesses.

Speak to a Travel Sector VAT Consultant

The travel industry is a labyrinth of VAT challenges. Agency and Principal, dynamic packaging, variable commissions, cross border bookings and event driven transactions. From tour operators and travel agents to bedbanks and event organisers, finding clarity can feel impossible. At The VAT Consultancy, we’ve supported businesses navigating these intricacies, helping you stay compliant, reduce risk, and optimise VAT handling across every booking and platform. Whether you're managing multi-leg packages or marketplace commissions, we provide the insight and practical guidance to keep VAT liabilities under control and your operations running smoothly.

Specialist VAT Services for the Travel Sector

Customs Duty and Excise Duty

Ad hoc UK and Global Advisory

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

VAT Risk Management and Control

ERP Systems and Tax Engines

VAT and Customs Duty Training

UK and Global VAT and Customs Duty Compliance

Cost Reduction and VAT Cashflow Management

Travel Sector VAT Consultants

Welcome to The VAT Consultancy, where we understand the unique intricacies of the travel sector and are committed to providing comprehensive, tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of OTCs, tour operators, airlines, hotels, and all related businesses. Our mission is to guide you through the complexities of VAT legislation, regulations and guidance, ensuring compliance and helping manage the impact of VAT on the business’ bottom line. The VAT Consultancy can be your trusted partner in the travel sector – get in touch to see how we can help.

Travel businesses face a complex array of VAT rules and the cross border nature of the transactions adds further complexity. We advise tour operators, travel agents (including OTAs), bedbanks, business travel agents, online marketplaces for short term lets and events organisers. Common areas we advise on include;

Common areas we advise on include;
  • Agent versus principle determination
  • Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) – when it applies and how to calculate VAT due under TOMS
  • Disclosed agency and the VAT treatment of commissions
  • EU VAT registration requirements post Brexit
  • Business travel agents and transaction fees
  • Event management – VAT efficient structuring for corporate clients
  • Wholesalers and VAT
  • VAT treatment of ad hoc fees such as credit card charges, instalment payment arrangements
  • IPT

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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The VAT Consultancy are leading VAT and Customs Duty consultants in the UK. We provide tax and VAT 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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