Are there any indirect tax practices that focus on VAT, sales tax, and cross-border compliance issues?

Yes. In tax advisory and consulting, indirect tax is the practice area that focuses on taxes on consumption and transactions, especially:

• VAT (Value Added Tax)
• Sales and use tax
• Cross-border compliance
• Customs and import/export-related tax issues
• GST and similar consumption taxes in various countries

Typical indirect tax work includes:

• Determining whether a transaction is taxable
• Calculating the correct tax rate
• Advising on registration and filing obligations
• Managing multi-jurisdiction compliance
• Handling cross-border supply chain and e-commerce tax issues
• Reviewing invoicing, documentation, and exemption rules
• Assisting with audits, disputes, and recovery of overpaid taxes

If you want, I can also explain:

1. how indirect tax differs from direct tax, or
2. which industries most commonly need indirect tax support.