Excise Duty
Excise duty returns and declarations
We provide comprehensive excise duty support, including declarations for imported vehicles, registration with HMRC’s Excise Movement and Control System, and representation before HMRC.
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Stirling
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Excise Declarations
Rapid calculation and preparation of excise duty declarations for vehicle imports and other excisable goods. We obtain confirmation of payment where required.
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HMRC Registration
We help you register with HMRC for excise duty and set up your account on the relevant HMRC digital platform.
Excise Exemptions
We advise on and handle applications for excise duty reliefs, for example for specialist vehicles or goods eligible for exemption.
Representation
We provide written opinions, submit voluntary disclosures, and help respond to HMRC queries about excise valuations or classifications.
Why trust us with?
An error in the declaration, incorrect duty calculation, or a missed deadline can lead to goods being held by HMRC and financial penalties.
Time saving (100% online)
We manage your excise obligations digitally, so you do not need to visit an HMRC office.
Tight deadlines met
Excise declarations often have very short statutory deadlines.
Duty base optimisation
We verify valuations and advise on the correct duty basis to avoid over-payment.
Excise duty obligations
Excise duty is one of the more specialised areas of UK tax, and the consequences of errors are more immediate than in most other tax regimes. Goods can be held, documents refused, and penalties issued quickly if declarations are late or incorrect.
ITS Accounting provides excise duty support for businesses that import excisable goods, operate in sectors subject to excise obligations, or need to apply for duty reliefs or exemptions. We prepare declarations accurately, submit them on time, and deal with HMRC directly on your behalf.
We also advise on duty mitigation where it is legitimately available — for example, applying the correct relief for specialist or hybrid vehicles, or structuring imports in a way that reduces the taxable value where HMRC permits. Every penny of excise duty that can be avoided through proper planning is worth recovering.
If you have received a query from HMRC about an excise matter, or if you are concerned that a previous declaration may have been incorrect, get in touch as soon as possible. Voluntary disclosure, handled correctly and promptly, typically results in significantly lower penalties than allowing HMRC to discover an error independently.
What documents are needed?
This depends on the type of goods. Typically a purchase document and, for vehicles, registration documentation.
How is excise duty calculated?
Rates vary by product type. We calculate the correct duty for your specific goods and circumstances.
How quickly do I need to submit an excise declaration?
Deadlines vary by excise category. We will advise you on the specific deadline for your situation.