Navigate Complex VAT Compliance and Minimize Risk with BDO

As governments globally shift toward indirect taxation to increase revenues, businesses face growing challenges in staying compliant with evolving VAT and GST frameworks. This paradigm impacts most commercial transactions as indirect taxes—such as value added tax (VAT), customs duties, and excise taxes—cause difficulties for businesses both in Slovakia and beyond.

 

Even if VAT isn’t a bottom-line cost for your business, the compliance burden, reporting obligations, and cash flow effects can be significant. At BDO, we help both domestic and foreign companies navigate these complexities with confidence.
 

 

Our Indirect Tax Services Include:

VAT Compliance Services
We ensure your business meets all Slovak VAT reporting requirements:

• Preparation of monthly or quarterly VAT returns
• Filing of Intrastat reports for cross-border transactions
• Submission of all documentation to the Slovak Tax Authority

Complex VAT Advisory
Our indirect tax specialists offer day-to-day and strategic VAT advisory:

• VAT treatment assessment for domestic and cross-border transactions
• Handling ongoing VAT queries arising from daily operations
• Drafting and submitting requests for individual tax rulings
• Representation during VAT audits and inquiries
• Support with VAT refunds for local and foreign entities

VAT Review / Risk Management
We perform a comprehensive VAT review—a simulated audit to:

• Identify compliance gaps
• Reduce exposure to penalties
• Strengthen internal VAT control systems