CLA VAT Solutions was founded in 2014 by Andy Kontakkis, Though we’ve grown since our founding, and have represented a whole spectrum of optical practices from the small one-man band to the High Street multiples, we’re still the same agency at heart.

 

Our Mission

To be the most successful, creative and ground-breaking VAT consulting agency for Opticians in the UK. We pride ourselves as being the BEST yet CHEAPEST VAT consultancy firm for opticians in the UK. Our aim is to provide value for money advice that is fully compliant and also the most tax efficient.

 

What we offer

VAT Compliance - Free VAT Healthchecks, Are You VAT Compliant?

VAT Benefits - Is your practice entitled to a VAT refund? Thirty Five Percent of all CLA VAT Solution's VAT reviews result in repayment claims to clients from HMRC of over £5,000.

VAT Efficiency - Are you paying too Much VAT to HMRC? CLA VAT Solutions will ensure you are on the most efficient VAT scheme.

Preparation for VAT inspections - Are you terrified at the thought of a VAT inspection? Let CLA VAT Solutions take the stress out of an HMRC visit, WE have attended over 100 VAT visits in our short history and have established a credible reputation with most of the specialised VAT Officers who visit optical practices.

 

Testimonials

  • "Andy approaches complicated matters in a simple way. Nothing is ever a problem, not even HMRC. Fun to work with."
    Kim Durten - Director at Lesley Atkins Davis Optometrists
  • "100% recommended. Extremely efficient. worth every penny"
    Daryl Goldsmith - Owner at Goldsmith opticians
  • "I have referred a number of our customers to Andy who was able to recover substantial amounts of overpaid VAT on their behalf and set them up with a robust system for the future."
    Patrick Myers -CEO at Myers La Roche
  • "Andy is an expert in his subject and saved my business thousands of pounds and took all the stress out of VAT"
    Nigel Hodd - Owner at NF Burnett Hodd
  • I've worked with several accountants over the years Andreas has an understanding and experience of opticians and optical professionals which is unrivalled
        Panos Nicolaou - Owner of Cult vision
  • "I first hired Andy to advise me on the prickly subject of VAT. In optical world this is a complex area fraught with problems. Andy's expert knowledge and superb understanding of VAT, HMRC procedures and the optical industry has made him indispensable to me. What really impresses me is that not only does he have an in depth understanding but after his patient explanations I understand too. Some one once said you don't need to know everything yourself, just surround yourself with people who do, and Andy is certainly one of those people."
    David Goad - General Manager at Robert Froth Optometrists
  • "Would highly recommend Andy as a VAT consultant that can assess your VAT requirements. He can give you options and recommendations to help you reduce your VAT payments in the Optical industry, more often than not receiving payments back from HMRC."
    Daniel Searle - Owner at Exmoor Eyecare