Most travel agents and tour operators spend years with the wrong accountant — one who applies standard VAT logic to a sector where it doesn’t belong.
LAS Accounting works exclusively with UK travel businesses. We handle TOMS, principal vs agent VAT treatment, ATOL-related accounting support and ongoing compliance — correctly, from the outset.
No generalists. No guesswork. One specialist who knows your sector.
UK travel businesses only · Ongoing compliance engagements
LAS Accounting is a UK firm specialising exclusively in travel businesses, including travel agents, tour operators and travel agencies operating under principal and agent models.
As specialist accountants for travel businesses, we provide sector-specific expertise that general accounting does not cover.
Accounting for travel businesses requires VAT and structural expertise that standard accounting firms often do not provide. VAT treatment, margin reporting and regulatory alignment depend on how your business operates — not just what you sell.
Many issues are not visible at the point they occur. Incorrect VAT treatment, misclassification between principal and agent, or errors under the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) often surface years later, when correction becomes expensive and disruptive.
For a structured overview of how VAT applies in this sector, see our guide to VAT rules for travel agents.
Travel businesses operate within a framework that can include TOMS, ATOL requirements and client money considerations. These affect how revenue is recognised, how VAT is treated and how profits are reported.
Our role is to ensure VAT treatment, margin reporting and compliance remain accurate as the business grows and evolves — so you avoid costly corrections, unexpected liabilities and hidden risk.
UK travel agents where incorrect VAT or commission treatment creates hidden risk.
Tour operators with principal and agent models, including TOMS and standard VAT treatment where relevant.
Travel agencies managing multiple suppliers, client funds and complex revenue streams.
Travel business accounting and ongoing compliance
VAT for travel agents and tour operators, including TOMS where relevant
TOMS VAT treatment, margin reporting and review-ready records
We provide structured, VAT-aware accounting as TOMS VAT specialists for UK travel businesses. Our accounting for tour and travel businesses includes support for TOMS, margin reporting and complex supplier arrangements.
You can also view our full range of accounting services for travel businesses.
Many accountants avoid travel businesses because VAT, TOMS and regulatory treatment are complex. Others apply standard VAT logic where it does not belong. This is where specialist accountants for travel businesses add value — not through generic bookkeeping, but through correct VAT and structural treatment from the outset.
We specialise in this sector so you do not carry hidden compliance risk, unclear margins or incorrect VAT treatment that surfaces later under HMRC review. Correct accounting for tour and travel business operations depends heavily on VAT structure, revenue classification and regulatory alignment.
We work daily with TOMS VAT, principal vs agent classification and regulatory-aligned accounting structures specific to UK travel businesses.
If you are looking for specialist accountants for travel businesses, apply for support below.
