What are VAT returns?
VAT returns report the total sales and purchases for a period, the VAT you owe HMRC, the VAT you can reclaim and the final amount payable or refundable. In construction, VAT can be more complicated than many business owners expect, especially where the Domestic Reverse Charge applies.
Why VAT is more complex in construction
- Domestic Reverse Charge VAT for building and construction services
- Different VAT rates depending on the type of work carried out
- Special rules for new builds, conversions and qualifying services
- Scheme choices that may or may not suit your business model
What does HMRC correspondence involve?
HMRC communication can include questions about VAT returns or CIS submissions, requests for records, penalty notices, repayment updates and general compliance checks. We help make sure each matter is dealt with clearly, professionally and without avoidable delay.
Why choose SONA Accounting & Advisory Ltd?
As an ACCA-regulated firm, we combine compliance expertise with practical business support. We understand the pressures faced by UK construction businesses and provide dependable, proactive guidance that protects both compliance and cash flow.
Our VAT and HMRC support includes accurate VAT returns, construction-specific guidance, responsive HMRC correspondence support and joined-up advice that keeps your VAT and CIS position aligned.
