Rob Janering

I lead Crowe UK's Corporate Indirect Tax team, which comprises almost 20 people focused on VAT, Customs and International Trade, and other indirect taxes such as Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), plus reporting obligations like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). I'm based in our London office but work nationally. I started my indirect tax career with HMRC over 20 years ago, before moving into practice to provide consulting advice. My career to date includes time spent at Top 10, Big 4, and boutique consulting firms, as well as over one year working in-house at a large TMT multinational.

My focus industry sectors are retail, distribution, and manufacturing, but I work with all types of businesses and particularly those that are trading into or with the EU. I enjoy providing clear and practical advice to my clients; being able to explain the intricacies and nuances of VAT in a concise and simple manner is something that I pride myself on. This is increasingly important as the rules in these regions develop, changing both how and where VAT is due, plus how returns and declarations are made to tax authorities. We help clients with the provision of advice, managing tax authority disputes, enabling new technology and ensuring efficient refunds.