Course Details

The session covers the following:

  • What’s changed for VAT after Brexit?
  • New VAT and Customs requirements
  • New EU e-commerce package
  • Key problem areas and risks for UK business in the EU
  • Planning opportunities
  • What businesses should be doing if they are planning to expand into the EU, and beyond


With EU VAT rates as high as 27%, and penalties for errors reaching up to 300% of the error, it is important that people in finance and accounting that have responsibility for VAT reporting are aware of some of the issues that can arise, and how they can be navigated.

CPD Course Speaker

Essentia Global Services Ltd

Laurent Doggett

Laurent provides domestic and cross-border VAT advice to a wide range of multinational businesses helping them to maximise VAT efficiency and meet their VAT compliance obligations. He began his career in 2003 where he worked for HMRC as a VAT inspector, before going on to work for Deloitte both in the UK and US. He also worked for an international VAT advisory boutique and a top 10 accountancy firm in the UK before joining Essentia in 2022.

Laurent heads up Essentia's VAT consultancy team and is experienced in advising businesses in all areas of VAT but particularly in consumer business, e-commerce, manufacturing, land and property as well as international supply chains and VAT recovery.

Laurent is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).