Contrasting US-UK Business Culture

Contrasting US-UK Business Culture

Despite a 5 to 8-hour time difference, the US is the UK’s largest export market. No doubt this is largely attributable to the shear size of the US market. But it is also a function of a similar language and familiar business culture. Despite the similarities, there...
Is sales tax reclaimable in the United States?

Is sales tax reclaimable in the United States?

Our UK clients often ask if sales tax is reclaimable in the United States. The answer is no. The explanation stems from a fundamental difference in the way VAT and sales tax operate. VAT is a tax assessed on the value added in each production stage of a good or...