You want the UK side handled, at a price you can see upfront, without being locked into a long contract. That is exactly how we work. This page sets out what it costs, how quickly we get you going, and the one bit of formality every UK firm has to do.
In short: our fees for UK VAT registration and returns are fixed and published below, with specialist and customs advice charged at clear hourly rates. Most clients are up and running within a week, some within a couple of days. There is no long tie-in: you can end our engagement with 21 days’ notice. Before we start, UK rules require us to verify who you are (Know Your Client), and our team guides you through a short online process.
These are our standard fees for UK VAT registration and compliance for overseas businesses. All figures are in GBP and exclude VAT. They are indicative and confirmed once your requirements are agreed.
| Service | Fee (GBP) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation and submission of the VAT registration application | 800 | One-off |
| Answering additional HMRC questions about your registration, if required (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours) | 260 | Per hour |
| Acting as your UK VAT tax agent (required where an overseas company appoints a local agent) | No additional fee | – |
| Registration for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) | 150 | One-off |
| Obtaining an independent GB EORI number, if required | 150 | One-off |
| VAT returns: first return following registration | 800 | First return |
| VAT returns: each subsequent quarterly return | 600 | Per return |
Specialist and advisory work (including customs duty, valuation and preference advice) is quoted separately, charged at our hourly rates:
| Grade | Rate (GBP / hour) |
|---|---|
| Partner or Director | 440 |
| Senior Manager | 380 |
| Manager | 260 |
| Assistant Manager | 190 |
| Senior Associate or Associate | 125 |
Like every accountancy firm, bank and law firm in the UK, we are required to verify who our clients are before we begin work. This is called Know Your Client, or “KYC”, and it is part of the UK anti-money laundering rules. It is a straightforward process, and our KYC team guides you through every step.
Here is what happens once you decide to work with us:
The four Know Your Client checks (step 3)
Most clients are ready to start within a week, and some within a couple of days. The pace depends on you: the sooner you send us your information and complete the identity checks, the sooner we can start work.
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Sources: fees taken from the firm VAT & CIS fees schedule (2026). Client verification: UK Money Laundering Regulations; the firm is a registered Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider and carries out identity verification in-house.
No. There is no long tie-in: you can end our engagement on 21 days' notice.
Every UK accountancy firm, bank and law firm must verify its clients under the UK anti-money laundering rules. It is quick, mostly online, and we guide you through it.
Usually within a week, sometimes a couple of days; it depends how quickly you send your information and complete the identity checks.
The published fees cover VAT registration and returns. Customs duty, valuation and preference advice is quoted separately at our hourly rates.
Tell us what you need and we will confirm your fees and get you set up quickly. Contact our team.
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Head of Indirect Tax & HR
Senior Manager
VAT
