SERVICE – INDIRECT TAX & VAT/GST RETURN FILING
Accurate indirect tax return preparation and submission — on time, in every jurisdiction. We ensure you claim every entitlement, never miss a deadline, and stay fully compliant with tax authority requirements worldwide.
Indirect Tax – Handled With Precision
Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other forms of indirect tax are among the most complex areas of business compliance. Every country operates its own rates, rules, filing frequencies, digital reporting mandates, and penalty regimes – and they change constantly.
At Zinexa Global, we take indirect tax off your plate entirely. Our specialists prepare your VAT and GST returns across multiple jurisdictions, review every figure before submission, and file directly with the relevant tax authority on your behalf. We also identify legitimate input tax reclaim opportunities that many businesses miss – ensuring you never overpay.
Indirect tax is not just about paying what you owe. It is about making sure you are not paying more than you should – and that your records can withstand a tax authority audit at any time, in any country.
Understanding VAT & GST – The Basics
VAT and GST are consumption taxes charged on most goods and services. If your business is registered for indirect tax in a given country, you charge VAT or GST to your customers (output tax) and reclaim tax on your business purchases (input tax). The difference is what you pay to the tax authority – or in some cases, what they repay to you.
When Must You Register?
Registration thresholds, triggers, and timelines vary by country. In some jurisdictions, registration is mandatory once you exceed a turnover threshold. In others, it applies as soon as you make a taxable supply – regardless of turnover. For non-resident businesses selling into a country, rules differ again. We advise on registration obligations across all markets you operate in.
Common Indirect Tax Rates by Region
| Region / Country | Standard Rate | Reduced / Lower Rate | Notes |
| European Union (avg) | 20–25% | 5–15% | Varies by member state |
| United Kingdom | 20% | 5% / 0% | HMRC; MTD mandatory |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | 0% | FTA; introduced 2018 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15% | 0% | ZATCA; FATOORAH e-invoicing |
| Australia | 10% GST | 0% | ATO; BAS filing |
| Canada | 5% GST + PST | Varies | CRA; province-specific |
| South Africa | 15% VAT | 0% | SARS; bi-monthly filing |
| United States | No federal VAT | Sales tax varies | State-by-state; nexus rules |
Applying the wrong tax rate to your sales or purchases is one of the most common – and most costly – indirect tax errors. Our team ensures every transaction is coded correctly for each jurisdiction.
Digital Tax Reporting — Are You Compliant Globally?
Tax authorities worldwide are rapidly moving toward mandatory digital reporting and e-invoicing. Key requirements include:
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) – UK: All VAT-registered businesses must file through MTD-compatible software
- FATOORAH e-Invoicing – Saudi Arabia: Phase 2 integration with ZATCA mandatory for most businesses
- MyInvois – Malaysia: e-Invoice mandated for large taxpayers, expanding to all businesses
- OSS / IOSS – European Union: One Stop Shop for EU distance sales and Import One Stop Shop for low-value imports
- SII System – Spain: Immediate supply of invoice data to AEAT within 4 days
At Zinexa Global, our workflow is built around digital compliance in every market. We use tax-authority-recognised platforms and submit your returns directly through the correct portal in each jurisdiction.
Non-compliance with mandatory digital reporting attracts its own set of penalties – on top of any tax errors. If you are not yet compliant in every market you operate in, now is the time to act.
The Cost of Getting Indirect Tax Wrong
| Situation | Typical Consequence |
| Late return submission | Fixed penalties and/or daily accruals depending on jurisdiction |
| Late payment of tax | Interest plus surcharges — typically 2–15% of outstanding amount |
| Inaccurate return (careless) | Penalties up to 30% of understated tax in many countries |
| Inaccurate return (deliberate) | Penalties of 50–100%+ of understated tax; potential prosecution |
| Failure to register | Back-dated tax liability plus interest and penalties from registration date |
| Non-compliance with digital mandates | Additional fines; possible trading restrictions in some markets |
Our Indirect Tax Filing Service — What Is Included
Transaction Review & Tax Coding
Throughout each tax period, we review your transactions to ensure every sale and purchase is assigned the correct VAT or GST treatment for each country. Errors are caught before they reach the return – no matter how many jurisdictions are involved.
Input Tax Reclaim Maximisation
We identify all allowable input VAT and GST on your purchases and expenses – ensuring you reclaim every dollar, pound, dirham, or rupee you are entitled to. Many businesses leave significant tax unclaimed through oversight.
Return Preparation & Pre-Submission Review
Your returns are prepared from your cloud accounting records, reviewed line by line against bank statements and supporting documents, then checked again by a senior team member before submission – regardless of whether that means quarterly UK VAT returns, monthly Indian GST filings, or Australian BAS lodgements.
Direct Tax Authority Submission
We submit your returns directly to the relevant tax authority – HMRC, ZATCA, ATO, SARS, GSTN, or others – through compliant software or approved portals, on or before the deadline. You receive confirmation and a copy of the filed return.
Correspondence Management & Representation
If any tax authority contacts you – routine query, audit notice, or formal investigation – we handle all correspondence and represent your interests throughout, wherever in the world the issue arises.
Indirect Tax Planning & Advisory
We provide ongoing indirect tax planning advice – identifying opportunities to reduce your liability, advising on new revenue streams and cross-border transactions, and keeping you informed of regulatory changes in every relevant market.
Indirect Tax Filing for Businesses of All Types
- UK-based businesses – Standard, reduced, and zero-rated VAT across all HMRC schemes including MTD
- GCC businesses – UAE VAT, Saudi ZATCA compliance (including FATOORAH e-invoicing), and Bahrain VAT
- EU-based and EU-selling businesses – Pan-European VAT, OSS, IOSS, and country-by-country local filings
- Australian businesses – GST and BAS lodgement via the ATO
- E-commerce businesses – Multi-channel sales, marketplace VAT rules, OSS/IOSS, and digital services VAT
- Construction businesses – Domestic reverse charge and project-specific VAT treatment
- Professional services firms – Partial exemption, mixed supply, and B2B cross-border rules
- Property businesses – Option to tax, residential exemptions, and TOGC rules
- Multi-jurisdiction businesses – Consolidated indirect tax management across all markets