- VAT officers can visit your business to inspect your VAT records
- HMRC usually contacts you to arrange a visit with 7 days’ notice
- HMRC can also visit without an appointment and call you about your VAT
- Check if a call is genuine by contacting the VAT helpline
- Frequency of visits depends on the size and complexity of your business
- During the visit, HMRC will work with you to correct any VAT problems
- After the visit, HMRC will provide information on improving VAT record keeping and any penalties
- You can appeal an HMRC decision within 30 days
Source: gov.uk
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
