Green taxes

Environmental taxes, green legislation, incentives, and carbon pricing

Green taxes raised £52.5 billion in the UK in 2023

Whether you are a multinational complying with your ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and tax obligations or a sole trader looking to maximise efficiency, green taxes are becoming an increasing consideration for UK businesses.

Green taxes are applied to goods and activities which are considered harmful to the environment and sustainability targets. The UK government increasingly relies on taxation to help change behaviours and raise revenues. In an ever changing and expanding regulatory environment, new taxes, rules and regulations can be all too easy to miss.  

Our green tax specialists are well equipped to ensure you can meet your sustainability obligations. With in-depth knowledge of the latest rules, obligations, incentives, and changes, we take a tailored approach to ensure you receive support that aligns with your goals.  

From registration and return submission through to complex compliance issues, we’ve advised businesses of all shapes and sizes, from sole trade startups to multinational groups. 

Our services

  • Tax reviews – understand your tax burden and identify opportunities for reliefs, incentives or changes in practice

  • HMRC compliance check support – we liaise with HMRC while seeking opportunities to mitigate errors and penalties

  • Compliance – supporting and review registration and return submissions

  • Training – learn what you need to take your obligations inhouse with onsite and remote options available

  • Ad hoc queries – we're happy to help whether you have a one-off query or require ongoing support

Environmental taxes for businesses

We can support your business with any of the following:

Air passenger duty

Payment of duty when operating flights from the UK. For international operators and private charter providers, we offer administrative representation.

Aggregates levy

For construction, infrastructure or mining. Understanding how the exploitation of sand, gravel and rock is taxed.

Carbon border adjustment mechanism

Navigating the complexities of carbon price-based emissions reporting and charges for imports of certain goods. Launched in the EU and announced for the UK.

Climate change levy

Charging the correct rate when supplying energy to customers

EU deforestation regulation

Understanding how to import or sell goods subject to the regulation.

Extended producer responsibility

Monitoring and reporting volumes of packaging (of all materials) and preparing for the future fees that may be introduced.

Fuel duty

Maximising your use of reliefs and ensuring you are paying the right amount.

Landfill tax

Meeting your waste management and disposal obligations .

Plastic packaging tax (PPT)

Understand what to do when you manufacture or source plastic packaging and to how to treat imported goods that contain plastic packaging.

VAT treatment of carbon credits

Including new rules introduced from 1 September 2024.

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