Expert VAT Services for Logistics

Specialist VAT Services for Logistics Companies

Brexit has significantly increased the complexity and cost of VAT for businesses involved in logistics, fulfilment, and cross-border trade. Whether you’re managing imports, exports, or running a logistics platform, it’s essential to fully understand your VAT obligations to remain compliant and avoid costly errors.

At Deeks VAT, we provide specialist VAT services for logistics businesses across the UK. Our team advises clients on all aspects of VAT for logistics, ensuring every responsibility is managed efficiently — from accurate filing to reclaiming overpaid duties. Our goal is to help reduce costs, improve compliance, and support profitability.

We assist clients across the logistics sector with a wide range of VAT matters, including:

• Managing the international VAT implications of importing and exporting goods across the EU and beyond
• Providing guidance on cross-border VAT compliance and international accounting obligations
• Securing Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, including advice on the appropriate AEO type and preparation for HMRC audits
• Registering and filing returns for the EU One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) schemes
• Advising whether a company should register under the Union or Non-Union scheme, and providing support with payments, record-keeping, and audit preparation
• Navigating customs and excise duty changes, which have become more prominent since Brexit
• Reviewing previously paid import VAT and customs duty, identifying overpayments, and submitting reclaim requests where appropriate

Customs Duty and VAT Reclaims for Logistics

Customs duty is a fixed charge that is not typically reclaimable, which makes accurate calculation essential. Misapplied duty or overlooked reclaim opportunities can result in substantial losses — especially for logistics companies operating at scale.

At Deeks VAT, we conduct detailed reviews of past import VAT/customs duty payments to identify errors and overpayments. Where eligible, we prepare and submit full reclaims to HMRC on behalf of our clients. We also provide ongoing advice to ensure duty is assessed correctly at the outset, reducing the risk of overpaying in the future.