“We are so committed to providing impartial, specialist advice and assisting businesses make the most of the VAT system whilst complying with the often complex VAT rules, that we decided the best way to help is to put our money where our mouth is, so to speak, and offer this free Helpline to any business requiring help. We know from talking to clients and fellow business people that, in many cases, people want specialist advice when planning transactions and with the ever more challenging commercial world and potential for interest and penalty charges when errors are made, it really does make sense to get advice early” says Ivan Atkins, director at Barnard Atkins.

The Helpline, available by calling 0870 420 8971 or by e-mailing enquiries@bavat.co.uk, is manned between 0900 and 1700 hours Monday to Friday and professional staff will provide answers to straightforward questions as well as giving an initial view on any actual or proposed transaction. Additionally, where appropriate, Barnard Atkins will highlight any opportunities they see for actual or cash flow savings or indeed any other issues that they identify.