VAT and Indirect Tax Management (AF-038) Training Course

VAT and Indirect Tax Management

VAT and other indirect taxes affect almost every transaction and are a frequent source of errors, penalties and cash leakage. Finance teams need practical knowledge to…

5 daysClassroom

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

VAT and other indirect taxes affect almost every transaction and are a frequent source of errors, penalties and cash leakage. Finance teams need practical knowledge to manage compliance and risk.

This LLMI course covers VAT principles, taxable supplies and place of supply, input tax recovery, invoicing requirements, cross-border transactions, VAT returns and reconciliations, e-invoicing and digital reporting, audits and VAT risk management. It provides general guidance and does not constitute tax advice.

Course Objectives

Explain VAT principles and mechanics

Determine taxable supplies and place of supply

Manage input tax recovery

Meet invoicing and record requirements

Handle cross-border transactions

Prepare returns, manage audits and control VAT risk

Target Audience

Tax and VAT specialists

Accountants and finance managers

Accounts payable and receivable staff

Financial controllers

Auditors

Business owners

Course Methodology

Worked examples

Case studies

Return preparation exercises

Group discussions

Checklists

Course outline

1Day 1: VAT Principles

How VAT works
Taxable persons
Supplies
Rates and exemptions
Exercise: VAT treatment

2Day 2: Place of Supply and Recovery

Place of supply
Input tax recovery
Partial exemption
Blocked costs
Workshop: Recovery calculation

3Day 3: Invoicing and Cross-Border

Invoice requirements
Imports and exports
Intra-community supplies
Reverse charge
Exercise: Cross-border cases

4Day 4: Returns and Digital Reporting

VAT returns
Reconciliations
E-invoicing
Digital reporting
Lab: VAT return

5Day 5: Audits and Risk

VAT audits
Common errors
Controls
Risk management
Capstone: VAT risk review

Frequently asked questions

How long is the VAT and Indirect Tax Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next VAT and Indirect Tax Management course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London, Geneva.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

VAT and Indirect Tax Management

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