VAT in the Public Sector

Regions, municipalities, and public institutions in Denmark often face a complex task when it comes to VAT. There are special rules for the public sector that can create uncertainty about the correct handling of VAT.

We help public institutions optimize business processes so that they do not pay too much or too little in VAT, or spend more time than necessary on bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

We have the expertise and experience to help your organization exactly where it is most needed.

Contact us for an informal conversation about how we can assist you with areas such as VAT and duties in the public sector.

Here it can be difficult

VAT refunds, VAT obligations, energy taxes, and payroll taxes are among the tasks in the country’s public institutions, municipalities, and regions. In other words, there is plenty to tackle. For some, VAT-related accounts are far from their core tasks. At the same time, public institutions must follow multiple sets of rules – both in relation to authority tasks and for tasks and activities offered in competition with private actors. Rules and reporting can involve the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior as well as the Danish Tax Agency, so there is plenty of room for confusion. Especially since the rules in this area change periodically.

Here we can help

At BDO, we have extensive experience in helping public institutions, municipalities, and regions manage VAT, optimize and automate workflows and business processes, and analyze and control reporting. In bullet points, some of our core services and offerings to public institutions in the VAT area include: Review of historical VAT refunds BDO VAT Check - a structured IT solution for ongoing VAT control Analysis of significant VAT registration issues Optimization of the organization’s opportunities for VAT and duty refunds Tax check for public companies and organizations Calculation and settlement of, for example, canteen VAT and payroll tax Training and courses to upskill the organization’s employees

VAT in the Public Sector

VAT in the Public Sector

Here it can be difficult

Here we can help

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