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VAT, Customs and International Trade

Leading you away from problems and towards opportunities.

VAT, customs duties and international trade compliance are complex and fast-moving. Digitalisation, shifting regulation and increased scrutiny mean even routine processes require careful management.


With tariffs changing and supply chains under pressure, specialist support helps protect margin, reduce disruption and keep goods moving across borders. We provide clear, practical advice to improve duty outcomes, strengthen compliance and support confident decision-making.

Our VAT, Customs and International Trade team translates UK and global developments into tailored advice, combining technical insight with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach.

Customs ID analytics tool adds visibility and control by turning customs declaration data into actionable insight on risk, compliance and duty savings opportunities.

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Hub

Simplifying CBAM compliance

EU and UK CBAM support, from exposure review to managed delivery.

Navigating Customs, International Trade and CBAM compliance


Our VAT, Customs and International Trade team provides clear, practical guidance to optimise tariff positions, manage cross-border risks and simplify EU and UK CBAM compliance from exposure reviews through to managed delivery.
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Services

Customs

Rising tariffs, an evolving regulatory landscape and ongoing global supply chain disruption have made cross-border trade more complex and higher risk. Robust customs and excise support is now essential to keep goods moving, control costs and maintain compliance.

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Analytic tool

Customs-ID tool

Greater visibility of customs duty exposure strengthens compliance and improves audit-ready processes. Customs-ID highlights risks, anomalies and opportunities for duty savings, giving businesses greater control across the international supply chain.

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Hub

Crowe Customs hub

Stay on top of the latest customs, excise and cross-border trade developments with practical insight from our specialists. The Hub helps businesses anticipate change, make better decisions and build resilience in an increasingly complex trade environment.

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Tailored training sessions meeting the specific needs of your business/staff

We are regularly asked to speak for professional bodies, industry groups and regulators on VAT, customs and international trade matters. Our team has presented for organisations including Charity Finance Group, ICAEW, ISBA, Charity Tax Group, the British Ports Association and the Department for Business and Trade. We also participate in key industry forums, including HMRC’s Joint Customs Consultative Committee, ACITA and the Customs Practitioners Group.

VAT and Customs training for your business       Making Tax Digital training for your business

Our team

Our team combines strong technical capability with practical insight into how HMRC approaches VAT and customs in real life, including professionals with HMRC and in-house backgrounds. This experience, alongside regular engagement with the relevant authorities, helps us respond quickly to queries and support efficient, compliant VAT and customs outcomes for your business and sector.

Our latest thinking

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Autumn Budget 2026
Explore the Autumn Budget 2026 key announcements and tax changes with specialist analysis from Crowe UK for businesses and individuals.
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Autumn Budget 2026: What manufacturers want to see
Explore the sector’s priorities, from energy and skills to investment, innovation and CBAM.
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Bolt VAT ruling
The Court of Appeal has overturned the earlier First tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal decisions that were in favour of Bolt Services UK Limited.
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Recovering UK VAT: A guide for non-UK businesses
This article explains the principal conditions, practical requirements and common risks for businesses seeking to recover UK VAT under this scheme.
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E-invoicing: Understanding how to prepare
We have set out below steps that should be taken to prepare for e-invoicing implementation and the associated change in tax reporting obligations.
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E-invoicing: What is it and how will it be introduced?
Discover what e-invoicing is and how it is going to be introduced across the UK and EU.
Office meeting
Autumn Budget 2026
Explore the Autumn Budget 2026 key announcements and tax changes with specialist analysis from Crowe UK for businesses and individuals.
A worker welding
Autumn Budget 2026: What manufacturers want to see
Explore the sector’s priorities, from energy and skills to investment, innovation and CBAM.
car driving toward mountain
Bolt VAT ruling
The Court of Appeal has overturned the earlier First tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal decisions that were in favour of Bolt Services UK Limited.
Group-of-office-workers-in-large-room
Recovering UK VAT: A guide for non-UK businesses
This article explains the principal conditions, practical requirements and common risks for businesses seeking to recover UK VAT under this scheme.
Meeting around a table
E-invoicing: Understanding how to prepare
We have set out below steps that should be taken to prepare for e-invoicing implementation and the associated change in tax reporting obligations.
Team meeting
E-invoicing: What is it and how will it be introduced?
Discover what e-invoicing is and how it is going to be introduced across the UK and EU.

Events

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Autumn Budget 2026 webinar from Crowe UK
Autumn Budget 2026 webinar
Join our specialist panel session, providing an in-depth review of what the Autumn Budget announcements mean for you and your organisation.
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Professional Practices technical briefing series
Join Crowe UK’s Professional Practices technical briefing series covering FRS 102, VAT and LLP compliance, helping finance leaders stay compliant.
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CIS and the Domestic Reverse Charge
Join our webinar for practical guidance on navigating the rules, avoiding common pitfalls, and managing compliance risk with confidence.
Autumn Budget 2026 webinar from Crowe UK
Autumn Budget 2026 webinar
Join our specialist panel session, providing an in-depth review of what the Autumn Budget announcements mean for you and your organisation.
A team meeting in the office
Professional Practices technical briefing series
Join Crowe UK’s Professional Practices technical briefing series covering FRS 102, VAT and LLP compliance, helping finance leaders stay compliant.
glass buildings construction
CIS and the Domestic Reverse Charge
Join our webinar for practical guidance on navigating the rules, avoiding common pitfalls, and managing compliance risk with confidence.

VAT bitesize webinars


Our short succinct webinars will give you an overview of the option to tax rules and outline the key points you need to consider to prevent unexpected VAT costs arising from land and property transactions.

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Robert Warne
Rob Warne
Partner, Head of VAT, Customs and International TradeLondon