VAT, Customs and International Trade
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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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Navigating the Customs and International Trade landscape
Our VAT, Customs and International Trade team offers clear, practical guidance to optimise tariff positions and manage cross‑border risks.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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.
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The Court of Appeal has overturned the earlier First tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal decisions that were in favour of Bolt Services UK Limited.
A VAT and food products dispute involving oversized marshmallows demonstrates just how nuanced VAT classification can be.
The Retail Gift Aid Scheme allows charities to claim Gift Aid on the sale of donated goods through charity shops and online platforms.
The temporary 5% VAT rate for qualifying children's meals, children's admissions and certain family attractions comes to an end on 1 September 2026.
Temporary zero-rating of electricity from October 2026 could generate significant VAT savings for charities and non-profit organisations.
VAT grouping can improve VAT recovery, but careful planning and compliance remains key.
Watch a practical update on the latest developments, what businesses know today, and the key steps organisations should be taking to prepare.
A practical online course covering key tax issues for housing associations, including VAT, corporation tax, SDLT and employment taxes.
Join us this autumn for our update on the recent and upcoming financial accounting, tax and VAT changes.
Watch a practical update on the latest developments, what businesses know today, and the key steps organisations should be taking to prepare.
A practical online course covering key tax issues for housing associations, including VAT, corporation tax, SDLT and employment taxes.
Join us this autumn for our update on the recent and upcoming financial accounting, tax and VAT changes.
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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