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VAT compliance management system

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A practised VAT compliance management system reduces the liability risks of the company’s management. However, not every VAT problem is also a VAT risk. We will therefore help you in the categorisation and development of a risk inventory. Building on this, we will develop together with you an individual VAT compliance management system and ensure a high level of acceptance with our individual process-oriented approach.

 

1 Preliminary analysis: Determination and analysis of the status quo

In a preliminary analysis, a joint assessment of the current situation, analysis of the existing guidelines and/or documents in the company and a risk assessment take place. This can also be based on a VAT check which we have already performed for you.

We advise you:

  • Analysis of existing work instructions and guidelines
  • VAT check to determine the status quo
  • Analysis of past experience (tax audit etc.)
 
 
 

2 Conception: Improve internal processes efficiently

The conception and development of a VAT compliance management system allows the efficiency of internal processes to be improved. Staff should be involved and risks can be identified early. We will help you to develop the concept for the installation of a VAT compliance management system based on a company-specific risk and control profile.

Our expertise will ensure the existing guidelines are transferred professionally into a VAT compliance management system.

We recommend the following components:

  • Initial risk inventory
  • Documentation of the core VAT processes
  • Definition of the relevant preliminary processes (e.g. checking of incoming invoices)
  • Drawing up of a risk control matrix
  • Documentation of the organisation and the responsibilities
  • Development of a monitoring and control system
 
 
 

3 Implementation and effectiveness analysis: Review effectiveness – reveal potential for improvement

The financial authorities view a functioning VAT compliance management system as a positive sign against deliberate or negligent tax evasion. Tax disadvantages for your company can be avoided in this respect. We help and support you in the implementation. In an effectiveness analysis after the implementation, we examine whether the implemented processes are being complied with, record the results and advise you of further potential for improvement.

We advise you:

  • Recording of compliance with processes
  • Examination of effectiveness
  • Identification of the need for further development due in particular to legal changes