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Robert Marchant

Robert Marchant

Partner, Head of Tax
London
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+44 (0)20 7842 7383

I am the Head of Tax and a partner in our VAT, Customs and International Trade team.

I focus on advising multinational companies on the VAT implications of supply chain and business model restructuring, including dealing with indirect tax risks, margin improvement, improving VAT compliance and achieving process efficiencies.

I have a leading role with Crowe's global indirect tax network and I am a member of our European indirect tax committee. I am also a regular contributor of 'thought leadership' materials and have written articles for various national tax and trade publications, including articles on the indirect tax aspects of Brexit and an opportunity for the UK to reinstate Free Trade Zones in the UK.

What I Do

  • VAT
  • Indirect tax risks
  • Margin improvement
  • Improving VAT compliance
  • Process and control efficiencies

My Clients

  • Consumer goods
  • Digital services
  • Professional services
  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Natural resources
  • Shipping
  • Construction
  • Specialism in luxury assets, such as private jets and superyachts

My Insights

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HMRC Advance Tax Certainty Service – launching 1 July 2026
HMRC has launched an Advance Tax Certainty Service offering large businesses early, binding clarity on UK tax treatment for major projects.
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Pension fund VAT recovery rules: HMRC provides further guidance
HMRC has issued further guidance on relaxing VAT recovery rules for organisations with Defined Benefit pension scheme costs.
three people in a business meeting
VAT pitfalls: prevention is better than cure
Prevention is better than cure. We cover steps you can take to avoid unexpected tax costs from arising.
Two professionals looking at data on a big screen
HMRC Advance Tax Certainty Service – launching 1 July 2026
HMRC has launched an Advance Tax Certainty Service offering large businesses early, binding clarity on UK tax treatment for major projects.
A group of professionals in a team strategy meeting
Pension fund VAT recovery rules: HMRC provides further guidance
HMRC has issued further guidance on relaxing VAT recovery rules for organisations with Defined Benefit pension scheme costs.
three people in a business meeting
VAT pitfalls: prevention is better than cure
Prevention is better than cure. We cover steps you can take to avoid unexpected tax costs from arising.

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