VAT and financial activities
VAT declaration
VAT and Financial Activities
VAT and e-commerce
VAT mapping
E-invoicing (France)
VAT Helpline
VAT training
Financial activities encompass a wide variety of operations: asset management (traditional or alternative), financing (loans, bond issuances), implementation of hedging strategies (hedging, swaps), payment services, financial intermediation, and more.
Yet, from a VAT perspective, the issues are often quite similar.
In this sector, the main objective is to determine whether a VAT exemption applies and to analyze the impacts on the service provider or on the service recipient (invoicing, VAT registration and reporting, simplified schemes, reverse charge mechanism, right to deduct VAT, etc.).
At VAT Solutions, we bring our extensive expertise to our clients to provide in-depth analysis of these activities, optimize where possible, avoid unpleasant surprises, and, when necessary, anticipate the final VAT burden and related compliance obligations.
Who are our services are Intended For ?
Our services are intended for all players in the financial sector who wish to ensure, for themselves or their clients, full awareness of the VAT implications of financial transactions: domiciliation agents, holding companies, financing entities, funds, asset managers, lawyers, securitization vehicles, chartered accountants, fiduciaries, family offices, and more.
Methodology and/or calculation of the right to deduct VAT:
In the financial sector, it is common for entities to have mixed activities, which may only partially entitle them to deduct input VAT on expenses and investments. We assist you in identifying the most accurate and effective method to determine their VAT deduction right. Proper documentation of this methodology can be very valuable during VAT audits conducted by the authorities.
Contract Analysis: If there is any doubt about the VAT treatment of a transaction or about the possible application of a financial VAT exemption, we review the contract and/or supporting documents to confirm the appropriate VAT treatment.
Service Mapping & VAT Healthcheck : Our VAT mapping aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the VAT implications of a financial sector entity’s activities, allowing for better anticipation of reporting obligations and final VAT costs. As a complement, the VAT Healthcheck follows a similar approach but with a retrospective focus: it investigates past periods—particularly non-prescribed years—to identify potential latent VAT risks and assess their financial impact. The “mapping” support may also include assistance with accounting system configuration.
Our service offering for the financial sector
VAT return assistance/ preparation: We support financial sector companies with the filing of their VAT returns. Given the critical nature of this sector—particularly regarding exemptions and the right to deduct VAT—VAT return preparation requires precision and careful attention.
VAT Helpline : Our dedicated VAT Helpline for the financial sector offers responsive and tailored support for all your VAT-related questions. This includes assistance with one-off questions, but also with structuring or restructuring operations to confirm VAT implications, reviewing VAT returns, responding to tax authority queries, support during VAT audits, and more.
Training : Our training sessions cover either general VAT principles or specific VAT rules applicable to the financial sector. We are available to address the specific needs of your teams. Discover our training programs here.
Why call on us ?
Our team specializes in supporting financial sector players with VAT matters. Backed by deep expertise in both national and international VAT regulations applicable to the financial industry, we are well-positioned to identify and manage your VAT challenges, ensuring high-level, tailored support throughout.
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