SMEs UK 29-03-2011 SMEs to absorb VAT increase Small businesses in Northern Ireland are coping well with the recent VAT hike to 20 per cent, a survey has claimed. Small businesses in Northern Ireland are coping well with… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #cash-flow#invoice#smes#VAT#WHO