VAT, Tax & Customs
Assessments, classification and valuation disputes, appeals, and preventive compliance audits.
What it is
Tax exposure is usually created long before the demand notice arrives — in how a transaction was structured, classified or recorded. We build the compliance that prevents the dispute, then build the evidence that answers it when one comes anyway.
What this covers
Tax & VAT Assessment Disputes
Disputes concerning tax and VAT assessments, demand notices, penalties, interest, exemptions and input-tax credit claims, including preparation for appeals and litigation.
Customs Valuation & Classification
Disputes relating to HS classification, customs valuation, declared value, duty assessment and tariff disputes, including import-related litigation.
VAT Registration & Compliance
Assistance with VAT and BIN registration, returns, invoicing, record-keeping and compliance reviews to prevent disputes before they arise.
Import & Export Disputes
Disputes concerning customs clearance, duty and tax liability, prohibited or restricted goods, documentation and customs penalties.
Tax Evasion & Compliance Allegations
Assistance to companies responding to allegations of tax evasion, under-reporting, false declarations or improper VAT claims, with an appropriate defence strategy.
Appeal & Litigation Support
Preparing the legal, factual and documentary foundation for departmental review, appeals, tribunals and court proceedings, and coordinating with Advocates where formal litigation is required.
How we work
- 1Examine the notice, the records and the exposure
- 2Establish the correct legal position
- 3Reply, or file the departmental review or appeal
- 4Prepare the case for tribunal or court if needed
Typically needed
- The assessment order or demand notice
- VAT returns, invoices and BIN certificate
- Bills of entry and import documents
- Audited accounts for the relevant period
Our core role
Ensure compliance before the dispute, build the evidence during the dispute, and protect the client's financial interests through effective resolution and litigation strategy.