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In this course, we will guide you through the fundamentals of VAT for GB traders.

It will cover your basic VAT obligations as a GB trader with reference to exporting and importing from or to GB.

The course is suitable for all Great Britain (not Northern Ireland) businesses trading in goods with particular focus on import. By the end of this course, you will be confident and familiar with the VAT rules as a UK trader.

This course is ideal for:

  • Customs brokers
  • Customs services
  • Freight forwarding
  • Sales
  • Purchasing
  • Accounts finance
  • Import administration
  • Logistics
  • Distribution

Meet your tutors

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Sandra Cooper BA, MSc, MCIEx | Trade and Customs Specialist

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Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall MCIEx | Trade and Customs Specialist

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Learning outcomes

  • Understanding of the VAT basics 

  • Gain an appreciation of the main VAT processes and documentation

  • Learn about the process in GB for accounting for VAT on import and export

  • Understanding of methods of payment and postponement for VAT

Key information

  • Non-member price: £599.00 (exc. VAT)

  • Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (exc. VAT) 

  • It will be delivered by one of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's custom and trade experts

  • On completion of your course, you will earn a digital certificate

Please note: booking a place on one of our courses implies acceptance of training terms and conditions

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